Lane Kiffin Drawing Significant Interest from LSU, Florida, Ole Miss with Potential $14 Million Contracts
OXFORD, Miss. – Lane Kiffin is poised to become one of college football’s highest-paid coaches,with LSU,Florida,and Ole Miss all expected to offer contracts in the $13 million to $14 million range,according to a report from On3. The potential moves come as Kiffin has led Ole Miss to consistent success and as othre programs seek to bolster their coaching ranks.
The substantial offers underscore Kiffin’s value in the current college football landscape, where both on-field performance and the ability to navigate the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era are paramount. Beyond salary, each school is anticipated to pledge at least $25 million for NIL roster investment, signaling a commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. This level of financial commitment highlights the intense competition for elite coaches and the growing importance of NIL in college recruiting.
Kiffin’s current contract at Ole Miss,recently extended following the team’s win against Oklahoma on October 25,runs through December 31,2031. The victory triggered an automatic one-year extension to his state contract with the Ole Miss Athletic Foundation, adding a year worth $9 million, with $7.2 million guaranteed. His current $9 million salary ranks sixth in the SEC.
Should Kiffin depart before the contract’s end, Ole Miss would face a significant buyout. As of december 1,2025,firing Kiffin without cause would require a payment of $36.6 million - the 15th-highest buyout among 105 programs reviewed by USA TODAY Sports and seventh-highest in the SEC.
While Kiffin has not publicly addressed the reported interest from other programs, the substantial financial offers demonstrate the high regard in which he is held within the sport. The situation is developing and could significantly impact the coaching landscape in the SEC and beyond.
