This college football season has been marked by speculation surrounding Lane Kiffin’s coaching future. The head coach, who recently led Ole Miss to its first 11-win regular season and a place in the College Football Playoff, has now signed a lucrative deal with the LSU Tigers, earning him $13 million annually, along with a substantial buyout.
Kiffin’s Departure and Ole Miss’ Performance
Despite his desire to lead Ole Miss through the playoff, the university’s administration opted for a change, appointing Pete Golding as the new head coach. Under Golding’s leadership, the Rebels triumphed over the Tulane Green Wave with a decisive 41-10 victory, echoing their earlier 45-10 defeat of Tulane in Week 4.
Kiffin expressed his excitement for his former team’s success on social media, noting that each win also contributes to his financial gain through performance bonuses in his contract. For instance, reaching the playoff has netted Kiffin a $150,000 bonus, while winning the first-round match has increased this to $250,000. Interestingly, LSU, Kiffin’s new team, is responsible for these payments.
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Kiffin’s Potential Earnings in the Playoffs
These developments mean that LSU is obligated to pay Kiffin the $250,000 bonus. Depending on Ole Miss’s playoff progression, Kiffin stands to earn up to $1 million. For example, if the Rebels manage to beat Georgia in the upcoming Sugar Bowl, Kiffin will receive an additional $250,000, bringing his total to $500,000. Georgia handed Ole Miss its only defeat this season, a narrow 43-35 loss, and Kiffin will undoubtedly be focused on this pivotal rematch.
Should Ole Miss continue to excel—defeating Georgia and progressing to the semifinals, potentially facing either the Miami Hurricanes or the Ohio State Buckeyes—Kiffin could earn yet another $250,000. Notably, if the Rebels secure their first national championship since 1962, Kiffin would receive a total of $1 million from LSU.
- College Football Playoff appearance: $150,000
- CFP Quarterfinal appearance: $250,000
- CFP Semifinal appearance: $500,000
- National Championship Game appearance: $750,000
- National Championship: $1 million
With their recent victory, Ole Miss has set a new program record with 12 wins in a season. Kiffin remains hopeful for the team’s further advancement in the playoffs, while LSU continues to heavily invest in its new head coach.
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