Lane Kiffin Benefits from Ole Miss Playoff Success Amid LSU Hiring
Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl, a College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinal held on January 1, 2026. Trinidad Chambliss had an impressive game, throwing for 362 yards and two touchdowns. This victory advanced Ole Miss further in the CFP.
As part of hiring Lane Kiffin as LSU's head coach, LSU agreed to pay him his full bonus structure from Ole Miss. Kiffin earned $500,000 so far from Ole Miss bonuses linked to their playoff progression, with potential additional payouts contingent on further postseason success. Specifically, he could receive $750,000 if Ole Miss defeats Miami in the CFP semifinal and a total of $1 million if Ole Miss wins the national title.
The details of this bonus structure were reported by Front Office Sports and included in LSU's compensation terms to lure Kiffin away from Ole Miss. Following the Sugar Bowl win, Kiffin posted a celebratory message on X, tagging the Ole Miss football team.
