Lane Kiffin's move to Baton Rouge has been anything but quiet. With a $91 million deal and the top transfer portal class according to 247Sports, Kiffin and LSU are gearing up for a title run.
Meanwhile, Ole Miss has moved on, making a CFP semifinal appearance without him. Yet, Kiffin's name remains a hot topic on college football social media.
The buzz began when AYS Sports claimed that Ole Miss fans can't let go of their former coach, suggesting they frequently revisit Kiffin's departure on podcasts. Sports personality Steven Willis countered this, arguing that the account itself was keeping the conversation alive. Willis fired back on X, pointing out that Ole Miss fans are content with their progress post-Kiffin, having stunned Georgia in the CFP quarterfinals before falling to Miami.
Despite this, the debate rages on. AYS Sports accused Willis of being the one obsessed, likening the situation to a "scorned lover."
Willis's retort? A simple "Cry about it."
The back-and-forth has become an obsession in its own right.
But it’s not just fan accounts fueling the fire. Coaches nationwide have their doubts about Kiffin's tenure at LSU.
Anonymously, they’ve voiced skepticism, with a Big 12 assistant noting that Kiffin can be his own worst enemy. An AAC head coach bluntly stated, "God, I hope not," when asked if Kiffin would win a title.
Despite the noise, Kiffin has secured his payday and a top-notch transfer class. Yet, three months in, his name continues to spark debate and stir emotions across the college football landscape. LSU hasn't even hit the field, but the chatter is deafening.