Lane Kiffin Should Stay at Ole Miss: Florida Moves On, LSU Rolls the Dice

11/28/2025

The college football coaching carousel is spinning fast, but one thing is becoming clear — Lane Kiffin should stay right where he is. The rumors linking him to Florida Gators have cooled, Florida has officially shifted its focus elsewhere, and LSU Tigers is still gambling on uncertainty. Meanwhile, at Ole Miss Rebels, Kiffin has built real momentum, stability, and national relevance.

Let's be real — Kiffin leaving now would be a risk, not an upgrade.

At Ole Miss, he has total program control, elite recruiting pipelines, NIL backing, and a system that fits his offensive brilliance perfectly. The Rebels are no longer a "cute story" in the SEC — they are a legitimate contender year in and year out. Walking away now would mean resetting everything he has worked to establish in Oxford.

Florida Has Moved On — And Rightfully So

Florida's program is in rebuild mode once again. With administrative pressure, restless boosters, and a demanding fan base, the Gators need stability more than a headline splash. Their pivot away from Kiffin signals a shift toward a long-term program builder, not another gamble.

That leads directly to one of the strongest predictions in this cycle:

Prediction: Jedd Fisch to Florida

Jedd Fisch, currently at Washington Huskies, fits Florida perfectly. He is a modern offensive mind, a tireless recruiter, and most importantly — a program builder. Florida doesn't need flash right now. They need structure, culture, and consistency. Fisch checks those boxes.

LSU Is Still Gambling on "Potential"

LSU is one of the most powerful brands in all of college football. With multiple national titles, elite facilities, and recruiting dominance, the expectations are simple: championships or bust.

Yet LSU now finds itself chasing another coach without College Football Playoff or national championship experience. That's a massive gamble for a program that measures success only in trophies.

Right now, LSU remains the biggest unknown on the board. They are clearly seeking a coach with proven championship credentials — but whether that coach is truly available is still unclear.

Auburn Makes a Smart Power Move

One prediction that feels almost inevitable:

Prediction: Jon Sumrall to Auburn

Jon Sumrall from Tulane Green Wave is a rising star. Defensive toughness, accountability, culture — Sumrall brings everything Auburn Tigers desperately needs. With Auburn's resources and SEC recruiting footprint, Sumrall could grow into a long-term powerhouse hire.

This would be a developmental hire with elite upside — and one Auburn should absolutely make.

Final Coaching Predictions

Here's how the board shakes out:

  • ✅ Lane Kiffin remains at Ole Miss

  • ✅ Jon Sumrall moves from Tulane to Auburn

  • ✅ Jedd Fisch moves from Washington to Florida

  • ❓ LSU remains the wild card, hunting for a proven championship-level coach

Final Word

Lane Kiffin doesn't need Florida. He doesn't need LSU. What he has at Ole Miss is rare in today's college football: control, confidence, and continuity. Florida is rebuilding. LSU is gambling. Ole Miss is already winning.

Sometimes the smartest move… is staying put.

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