“Such a lie,” “Great prank by MSU”: CFB world reacts as Lane Kiffin reveals Bulldogs fans stole Trinidad Chambliss’ jersey in a bizarre incident

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin revealed on Friday that Mississippi State students broke into the Rebels' locker room at 3 a.m. on Friday and stole quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' jersey. Kiffin also said that Ken Crain, Ole Miss’ equipment czar, set up surveillance cameras in the locker room in anticipation that such a thing could happen before the Egg Bowl.

Michael Casagrande

@ByCasagrande

Lane Kiffin in a SEC Network interview says Mississippi State fans broke into their locker room at 3 a.m. and stole quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ jersey. They know this because they set up cameras in the dressing room.

shared the bizarre details of the incident just before the Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State game got underway. However, some fans didn't believe the Rebels coach.

"That’s such a lie show the footage lol lying a*s coach," one tweeted.

MissStateHomer

@MissStateHomer

@ByCasagrande That’s such a lie 😂😂 show the footage lol lying ass coach.

"Every year someone breaks in somewhere. Usually it’s an AD into the budget office," another added.

"Sounds like Kiffin is making stuff up and making the Egg Bowl toxic again. Finally balanced - as all things should be," a third commented.

Here are a few more reactions.

"That is a great prank by MSU," one wrote.

"Just happened to set up cameras eh," another added.

"Lane needs to get out of that godforsaken state," a user tweeted.

Chambliss has been sensational for Ole Miss this season. Entering Friday's game against the Bulldogs, Chambliss has 2,657 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, three interceptions and six rushing TDs.

The Rebels could likely earn a maiden College Football Playoff berth if they beat Mississippi State convincingly on Friday.

Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin still hasn't decided on his future amid interest from LSU and Florida

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According to reports, Ole Miss had informed Lane Kiffin to make a decision on his future before the Egg Bowl, amid interest from Florida and LSU. However, the Rebels coach is yet to confirm whether he will stay with the team next season.

Kiffin's current contract at Ole Miss runs through December 2031. However, the Rebels coach has not avoided questions when asked if he will remain with the program.