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LSU’s Lane Kiffin Says ‘Both Sides Won’ when He Left Ole Miss, but He Still Expects ‘Hatred’
Lane Kiffin stated pressure is on Ole Miss for his return, emphasizing player preparation amid the lingering emotional fallout from his departure before last season's playoff.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford on Saturday to face his former team, the Ole Miss Rebels, in a highly anticipated matchup.
Kiffin's departure before the College Football Playoff Semifinal last season caused an uproar in Oxford, with fans harboring pent-up emotion for over 9 months.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has thrown for 561 yards and five touchdowns, while LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has 574 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Demand for the game has driven Lafayette County cottage rentals to around $1,200 per night, with tickets reaching almost $15,000 in the Field Club. The winner will likely join serious title contender talks alongside Texas and Ohio State.
During his Monday press conference, Kiffin dismissed external pressure on himself, emphasizing team preparation. "The pressure is on them," Kiffin said.