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No. 6 Ole Miss Beats Mississippi State in the Battle for the Golden Egg

Ole Miss secured its first-ever College Football Playoff spot with a 38-19 Egg Bowl victory, while coach Lane Kiffin's future decision is awaited amid competitive offers.

  • On Nov. 28, Ole Miss Rebels defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 38-19 at Davis Wade Stadium, securing a College Football Playoff spot.
  • Reports say LSU and Florida are pursuing Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss head coach, with expected offers of $13 million to $14 million plus at least $25 million for NIL; his contract auto-extends Jan. 1, 2026.
  • Trinidad Chambliss accounted for four touchdown passes and 359 yards, while Kewan Lacy rushed for 143 yards and an 88-yard connection to Deuce Alexander pushed the lead to 38-19 with 9:50 remaining.
  • A decision on Kiffin's future is expected Nov. 29, with Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter saying he expects Lane Kiffin to stay and Kiffin speaking postgame.
  • As of Dec. 1, 2025, Ole Miss faces a $36.6 million buyout if it fires Lane Kiffin without cause, while Florida reportedly shifted focus to Jon Sumrall and LSU remains a suitor.
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USA Today broke the news in United States on Friday, November 28, 2025.
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