Lane Kiffin has been criticized over the years, yet one thing remains consistent—he won’t change his personality for any situation. His return to Ole Miss with the LSU Tigers brought back memories, though a specific comment after the game reflected Kiffin’s unchanged demeanor.
The Week 3 matchup between LSU and Ole Miss was highly anticipated and did not disappoint. From Kiffin’s return to the stadium he called home for six years, to the electrifying atmosphere, the event captured the essence of college football.
Ole Miss surged to a 24-7 lead in the first half before LSU answered with 17 points to tie the game. The fourth quarter played out like a thrilling movie. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led his team back to the lead with six minutes remaining. LSU’s Sam Leavitt then threw an interception in the final minute, securing a 32-24 victory for Ole Miss.
In the post-game press conference, Kiffin expressed emotions about returning to Ole Miss. Despite the defeat, he made a subtle remark aimed at the Ole Miss fanbase. He described walking into a packed stadium as entering a storm, adding, “I guess I had to leave to get them to do that. So, you’re welcome,” with a smile.
“You walk into a storm, ya know,” Kiffin said.
Kiffin’s comment raised eyebrows, considering his tenure at Ole Miss saw many games with a full stadium well before kickoff.
Saturday’s game was unique, with Kiffin back in Oxford, adding energy to the game atmosphere. However, taking a playful jab at fans who supported him for six years was notable.
Ole Miss reported a record-breaking attendance of 70,033, further highlighting the significance of Kiffin’s return.
While reconciling with Ole Miss fans seems unlikely, Kiffin remains unapologetic.
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Written by Mark Harris for OutKick.