Former Ole Miss coach, Lane Kiffin generated immense buzz online as he made an unexpected move to LSU on November 30, 2025. The move gained spotlight, as Lane departed his former team just before their College Football Playoff (CFP) run. A month later, he is once again grabbing headlines for his appearance at the LSU women’s basketball game against Kentucky on January 1, 2026. Lane’s appearance is particularly notable because it occurred on the same night as his former team, Ole Miss, played in its crucial Sugar Bowl game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Lane Kiffin held hands with Kim Mulkey at the LSU women’s basketball game
Lane Kiffin, recently hired as the new head football coach for LSU, was in attendance at the women’s basketball SEC opener against Kentucky in Baton Rouge. Coach, Kim Mulkey walked Lane into the court, holding his hand. She raised their joined hands in the air to encourage the crowd to cheer for the new football coach, drawing a large roar from the fans. Kim’s gesture hinted at Lane’s acceptance into the LSU family, thrilling the fans. However, not everyone was pleased, and a social media user even called them “two of the most unlikeable coaches.” Fans of Ole Miss were particularly unhappy with Lane Kiffin’s attendance at the latest LSU women’s basketball game.
