Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 19, 2026 —

During a recent remote appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay, former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was subjected to boos and chants from Mississippi fans. The incident occurred shortly before the LSU-Ole Miss football game.

Sources indicate that the negative reception from the fanbase stemmed from Kiffin’s past departure from Ole Miss to accept a coaching position with LSU. The sentiment expressed by the fans appeared to be one of anger and discontent over this previous career move.

The specific date of the remote appearance aligns with the timing of the LSU-Ole Miss game, suggesting the event was a direct prelude to the highly anticipated matchup between the two Southeastern Conference rivals. ESPN College GameDay is a prominent pre-game show that often features interviews and discussions related to major college football contests.

Fan reactions, including boos and chants, are a common, though often intense, form of expression in collegiate sports. The intensity of the reaction toward Kiffin, however, underscores the strong emotions associated with his coaching history and his subsequent move to a rival program.

No further details regarding the specific chants or the full context of Kiffin’s remote appearance were provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.


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

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