Lane Kiffin is set to make an appearance on this Saturday’s edition of College GameDay, just hours before the SEC Championship Game kicks off in Atlanta. ESPN confirmed the news Thursday, adding another layer of intrigue to an already electric Championship weekend.
Kiffin, now officially the head coach at LSU, is expected to address the elephant in the room: his stunning departure from Ole Miss - a team still very much in the College Football Playoff hunt. It’s a move that’s sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, raising eyebrows and stirring up no shortage of debate.
The timing of Kiffin’s exit has been a major talking point. According to Kiffin, he didn’t learn until Sunday morning that he wouldn’t be allowed to coach Ole Miss in the Playoff.
That claim, however, has been publicly challenged by Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter. And it doesn’t stop there.
Kiffin also stated that several Ole Miss players wanted him to stay on the sideline for the Playoff run - a sentiment that, according to multiple players, doesn’t line up with reality.
So far, there’s no official word on what time Kiffin will join the College GameDay crew, but his appearance is sure to be one of the most talked-about moments of the broadcast. With the SEC title game between Alabama and Georgia set to kick off at 4 p.m. ET, the stage is perfectly set for a high-drama Saturday - both on and off the field.
As the dust continues to settle around Kiffin’s departure, his live interview offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the coach in real time. Whether he clears the air or adds more fuel to the fire, one thing’s for sure: all eyes will be on College GameDay this weekend.