Lane Kiffin Criticizes Playoff Selection Process

At SEC Media Days, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin sparked discussion by criticizing the current College Football Playoff selection system, arguing against automatic bids for conference champions and advocating for all spots to be at-large due to varying conference strengths. Kiffin called for the CFP selection committee to consist of unbiased media members instead of athletic directors to minimize potential school-based bias. He also commented on missing the Texas A&M rivalry and questioned SEC scheduling practices, particularly regarding high-profile night games. Off the field, Kiffin maintained a lively social media presence, generating attention for viral posts about his ex-wife and online interactions. Kiffin praised former Alabama coach Nick Saban and addressed speculation about Saban’s return to coaching. Despite these storylines, Ole Miss remains a strong contender for the College Football Playoff after multiple ten-win seasons, aiming to excel against a challenging SEC schedule.