Lane Kiffin had it all in Mississippi when coaching Ole Miss. Then he decided to throw it all away to see if the grass is greener for LSU.

Kiffin is headed to LSU after he made that announcement on Sunday, just two days after beating Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl and amid a run for the College Football Playoff. He also announced that he would not coach the Rebels in the CFP and that the Egg Bowl would be his final game at the helm of Ole Miss. His career with the Rebels is officially over.

“I was hoping to complete a historic six-season run with this year’s team by leading Ole Miss through the playoffs, capitalizing on the team’s incredible success and their commitment to finish strong, and investing everything into a playoff run with guardrails in place to protect the program in any areas of concern.” Kiffin wrote and posted on social media.

In the meantime, the Rebels have promoted defensive coordinator Pete Golding to head coach.

Lane Kiffin Dodges Important Question

Lane Kiffin (Image Credits: Imagn)
Once Lane Kiffin made his decision to leave Mississippi, he lost thousands of fans who had cheered for him over the past few years.

Hundreds of Ole Miss decided to greet him with boos and middle fingers as he made his way to a private plane and headed to Louisiana.

Lane Kiffin’s first interview since leaving the Ole Miss football program to become the LSU coach revealed little information, as he refused to elaborate on his decision.

ESPN asked Kiffin straight up, “What does LSU offer in your mind that Ole Miss doesn’t?”

“It just was something I prayed on and made a family decision,” Kiffin told ESPN.

Lane Kiffin’s full interview with ESPN’s Marty Smith can be found below:

Why he chose LSU over Ole Miss
Why he wasn’t in Sunday’s Ole Miss team meeting
His response to not coaching Ole Miss in the playoff
Why this took so long •Peter Carroll’s important msg

Kiffin’s deal with LSU will reportedly pay out more than $90 million over seven years, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.