Former Ole Miss coach who joined Lane Kiffin at LSU to finish season with Rebels

Lane Kiffin could not end his season at Ole Miss, however somebody in addition to him who left Oxford for Baton Rogue did.

New LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., who flew to Louisiana with Kiffin on Sunday, will take his publish at Ole Miss through the Faculty Soccer Playoff.

Ole Miss introduced their teaching workers on Tuesday, and Kiffin issued an announcement saying the CFP rankings performed a job in Weis having the ability to stick with the Rebels for a couple of extra weeks.

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Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin (proper) talks with offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. throughout warm-ups earlier than a sport in opposition to the Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. (Petre Thomas/Imagn pictures)

“With the playoff committee saying the up to date rankings tonight, I wished it to be introduced that, after discussions with LSU, we’re permitting Charlie to return to Ole Miss to teach the crew through the playoffs,” Kiffin said via On3. “I’ve already knowledgeable the committee of this and I’m hopeful that this choice will permit Ole Miss to obtain the very best potential rating as these nice gamers are very deserving. I’m happy that Charlie might be again to assist coach the best crew in Ole Miss historical past.”

Weis and Kiffin’s first stint collectively got here at Alabama in 2015, when Kiffin was the offensive coordinator and Weis was an assistant. They have been collectively for a season at Florida Atlantic earlier than reuniting at Oxford in 2022.

Though Kiffin was not allowed to finish his season at Ole Miss and was not even allowed to fulfill with gamers on Sunday previous to his ultimate choice, LSU has reportedly agreed to pay Kiffin the identical bonuses he would obtain at Ole Miss in the event that they made the CFP, based on Unpleasant Nola.com.

LSU soccer head coach Lane Kiffin speaks on the South Stadium Membership at Tiger Stadium on December 1, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Matthew Hinton/Imagn Pictures)

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“We went by means of loads final night time [Ole Miss athletic director] Keith Carter is looking for a technique to make this playoff run work and have the ability to coach the crew. And finally that’s his choice and I totally respect it. I perceive that call,” Kiffin mentioned told ESPN about Carter’s alternative to not let him end the season because the Rebels’ coach. “I want the crew the very best of luck, I want I used to be teaching…I simply hope they play rather well and win the nationwide championship.”

Kiffin will reportedly make $13 million per season with the Tigers, making him the second-highest paid faculty coach within the nation behind Kirby Good from Georgia.

LSU Tigers head soccer coach Lane Kiffin and athletic director Verge Ausberry arrive on the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport on November 30, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Gus Stark/College Pictures through Getty Pictures)

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Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding was named head coach to exchange Kiffin at Oxford.

Fox Information’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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