Ole Miss Coach Got a Text From Lane Kiffin About LSU’s Injury Report. What He Said Next Was Priceless.
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss as LSU’s head coach for a highly anticipated and hostile matchup against his former team, Ole Miss, where tensions remain high following his controversial departure last season.
- Despite fan animosity, Kiffin and Ole Miss coach Pete Golding, who was Kiffin’s defensive coordinator, maintain a cordial relationship, highlighting a contrast between public sentiment and personal respect.
- The injury status of LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has become a focal point of mind games, with skepticism from figures like Nick Saban suggesting Leavitt will play despite being listed on the injury report.
- Ole Miss is taking strict security measures for the game, including banning opposing team apparel in the student section, and Louisiana’s governor even joked about needing military-level protection for Kiffin and LSU.
- The game carries significant pressure for both teams, with LSU aiming for a statement win in hostile territory and Ole Miss defending its strong record and key players from the previous season.
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