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Lane Kiffin has been making headlines since he abruptly left Ole Miss for LSU, and his former players aren’t happy about it.
The LSU head coach reportedly considered attending Ole Miss’ upset win over Georgia on Thursday night, but instead opted to attend LSU’s women’s basketball game. Senior defensive tackle Zxavian Harris accused Kiffin of seeking attention.
“He was just trying to steal our shine. That’s all he was trying to do. That’s all he was trying to do is steal our shine,” Harris said, according to ESPN.
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Lane Kiffin speaks during a press conference as he is introduced as the new head football coach of the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 1, 2025. (Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images)
Harris called Kiffin’s departure, which came after Ole Miss set a single-season winning record, “like a slap in the face” and used his departure as motivation.
“Like a slap in the face and a backhand,” Harris said. “He was trying to be a troll. We’re going to troll him. We have something for him.”
Harris played like he was fueled by his old coach, recording a career-high 10 tackles in the 39-34 upset win over Georgia.
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Ole Miss defensive lineman Zxavian Harris smokes a cigar after a game against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, in the Egg Bowl on Nov. 28, 2025. (IMAGINE)
To further complicate matters between Kiffin and Ole Miss, members of the Rebels’ coaching staff will join Kiffin at LSU after their season ends. With the transfer portal opening Friday, these assistants now have the task of coaching Ole Miss while also recruiting for LSU.
Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., tight ends coach/co-offensive coordinator Joe Cox, wide receivers coach/passing game coordinator George McDonald and running backs coach Kevin Smith all signed contracts to join Kiffin’s coaching staff at LSU.
Some of those assistants may no longer coach at Ole Miss despite the team’s run to the College Football Playoff semifinals, joining LSU, according to ESPN.
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“Everything has been extremely clear and transparent between me and Pete Golding through constant communication, including a plan throughout this historic championship,” Kiffin said Friday, according to ESPN.
“What an incredible night for all the Ole Miss players, coaches and fans.”
Ole Miss will look to continue its run against Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on January 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
