Ole Miss AD Says Lane Kiffin Worked Behind the Scenes to 'Hurt' the Program

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter has stated that former head coach Lane Kiffin worked behind the scenes to damage the program as he left for LSU. Carter said fans are still upset over Kiffin's actions, accusing him of intentionally trying to hurt the team during his final days at Ole Miss. Kiffin, who led Ole Miss to their best season in history with an 11-1 record and a spot in the College Football Playoff, reportedly tried to keep coaching the team through the playoffs and threatened to take his offensive staff with him.

Several players eventually followed Kiffin to LSU, and it's believed that he attempted to lure players away as well. The situation resulted in a chaotic end to Kiffin's tenure and has left a lasting impact on Ole Miss fans, leading to increased security measures for Saturday's matchup against his former team.