CFB insider exposes Lane Kiffin for ditching College GameDay appearance with Nick Saban, Pat McAfee despite LSU HC's reasoning

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CFB insider exposes Lane Kiffin for ditching College GameDay appearance with Nick Saban, Pat McAfee despite LSU HC
CFB insider exposes Lane Kiffin for ditching College GameDay appearance with Nick Saban, Pat McAfee despite LSU HC's reasoning (Image Credits - IMAGN/GETTY)

Lane Kiffin has been in the limelight since he announced his decision to coach at LSU on Saturday. Kiffin led Ole Miss to a historic College Football Playoff, but became public enemy No. 1 at the school when he took up the coaching role with the Tigers.

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According to reports from Ole Miss insider Chase Parham, Kiffin was expected to make an appearance on ESPN's "College GameDay" on Saturday, a week after joining LSU. However, Kiffin reportedly cancelled on the "GameDay" appearance because he was set to face some tough questions about his move to LSU from analysts Nick Saban and Pat McAfee.

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Kiffin kept mum about his commitment during the regular season when he was coaching Ole Miss. He also avoided questions when asked if he would remain with the Rebels in 2026.

However, a day after Ole Miss' 38-19 win over Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl on Friday, Kiffin announced he would join LSU in a statement on X.

After Kiffin made his decision, Ole Miss announced he would not be allowed to coach the team in its historic playoff run later this season.

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Lane Kiffin will reportedly earn a whopping $13 million annual salary at LSU

NCAA Football: Louisiana State Head Coach Lane Kiffin Introductory Press Conference - Source: Imagn
NCAA Football: Louisiana State Head Coach Lane Kiffin Introductory Press Conference - Source: Imagn

Lane Kiffin has reportedly signed a seven-year, $91 million deal with LSU. He wil earn a reported $13 million in annual salary, making him one of the highest-paid college coaches in the country.

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The Tigers have included a $750,000 bonus in the contract if Kiffin guides the team to the College Football Playoff. There is also an extra $1 million for winning the Southeastern Conference’s championship, and another $3 million bonus that Kiffin can earn if he wins a national championship.

According to reports, LSU has also offered to cover the difference for buying Kiffin a new home in Louisiana, up to $500,000.

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