Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Leads SEC with 44-18 Record Amid Rival Feuds

Lane Kiffin, entering his sixth year as Ole Miss head coach, continues to energize his team and fans by drawing on SEC history and rivalries, notably trolling Tennessee ahead of the 2025 season opener against Georgia State. Kiffin referenced Tennessee's shocking 2019 home-opening loss to Georgia State to motivate his Rebels and hype the upcoming game, leveraging past SEC upsets to build anticipation among Ole Miss supporters. Known for his provocative social media presence, Kiffin frequently targets rivals, including Tennessee and Auburn's Hugh Freeze, using humor and jabs despite criticism regarding his own coaching record. While Ole Miss is heavily favored to win against Georgia State, Kiffin’s reminders of past upsets serve to keep his team focused and wary of complacency. Despite his successes, including a strong NFL pipeline and solid win record, Kiffin’s early career and brief, controversial stint at Tennessee remain part of his complex legacy. His ongoing public rivalries and strategic use of social media continue to make him one of the most entertaining and polarizing figures in college football coaching.