Ole Miss players call out Lane Kiffin for questionable exit statement

In the latest development on Lane Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss, multiple Rebels players have called out Kiffin’s exit statement for allegedly being inaccurate.

Kiffin released a statement over the weekend claiming that he had a desire to coach Ole Miss through the postseason, but was denied the opportunity to do so by athletic director Keith Carter.

TOP NEWS

LSU Tigers land commitment from 2027’s top-ranked tight end

Lane Kiffin 16 hours ago

NCAA looks to advance ‘5-in-5’ athlete eligibility rules

NCAAF 7 days ago

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters gambling addiction program

NCAAF 7 days ago

Multiple rebels players took to social media to dispute this statement.

The posts immediately gained traction, sparking debate about the accuracy of Kiffin’s statement.

The Rebels named defensive coordinator Pete Golding as permanent head coach just hours after Kiffin’s departure became official.

Ole Miss will now turn their focus towards the postseason after moving up to No. 6 in the latest CFP Top 25.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Dec 3, 2025

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian.