The FBI came to Ole Miss to sweep for bugs following Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU

Key Points:

• When Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU during their College Football Playoff run, Ole Miss took extreme security measures, including calling the FBI to sweep for bugs and conducting covert communication to prevent information leaks.
• The coaching staff was split, with Kiffin and his offensive coaches moving to LSU while the defensive staff stayed at Ole Miss to finish the season, creating a challenging environment for the team during the Playoff run.
• Ole Miss feared tampering and player poaching by LSU but managed to retain most of its roster, losing only a few players despite the turmoil.
• Kiffin had a successful tenure at Ole Miss, compiling a 55-19 record over six seasons and leading the team to an 11-1 record and a Playoff appearance in 2025 before his departure.
• Pete Golding, formerly Kiffin’s defensive coordinator, was promoted to head coach, leading Ole Miss to wins over Tulane and Georgia before falling to Miami in the College Football Playoff.