Although Lane Kiffin wanted to finish the year out at Ole Miss, he will not coach the Rebels in the College Football Playoff as defensive coordinator Pete Golding takes over as permanent coach.
Following Kiffin’s decision to depart for LSU, a mad dash ensued on both sides. Kiffin wanted to bring staff members with him to Baton Rouge, La., while Ole Miss did everything possible to retain its staff and maintain continuity through a potential CFP run. Of course, neither side would retain the entire staff, with some assistants, mainly on the offensive side, leaving with Kiffin while others are staying to work under Golding.
