Panama City, FL, September 19, 2026 —

During a remote appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay prior to the LSU-Ole Miss football game, Ole Miss fans were heard booing and chanting expletives directed at head coach Lane Kiffin. The demonstration by a segment of the fanbase appeared to stem from lingering dissatisfaction regarding Kiffin’s departure from the Rebels coaching position in the preceding season.

Kiffin, who coached Ole Miss for three seasons (2020-2022), led the team to a 24-15 overall record, including a 9-4 mark in his final year which concluded with an appearance in the Sugar Bowl. His exit from the program occurred shortly after the conclusion of the regular season in late November 2022, with his subsequent appointment as the new head coach at the University of Missouri announced quickly thereafter. The timing of his departure, prior to the conclusion of the team’s season and ahead of their bowl game, was a point of contention for some supporters.

The incident occurred as Kiffin was participating in the pre-game broadcast, a common feature for prominent coaches on the popular ESPN show. Fans present at the event, or watching from nearby locations, voiced their discontent through audible boos and chants, many of which included explicit language, as Kiffin spoke remotely. The precise number of fans participating in the demonstration or the specific circumstances of Kiffin’s remote appearance were not detailed.

While the summary indicates the anger was related to his departure the previous season, specific details regarding the contractors involved, any official statements made by the university or Kiffin at the time of his departure, or subsequent communications between Kiffin and the fanbase beyond this incident were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by MARK LONG, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.

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