No. 6 Ole Miss comes into Starkville on Friday trying to not only reach the College Football Playoff by going 11-1 on the season but also trying to keep their Head Coach from bolting to a rival SEC program.
Lane Kiffin’s reportedly been offered nearly $100 million contract at LSU and Florida has also come calling, causing a lot of media traffic. After a meeting with Athletic Director Keith Carter last Friday, the two agreed on a statement that said an announcement on Kiffin’s future is expected Saturday.
For now, the question is if players can lock in and not be distracted by their Head Coach’s self-made bidding war for his services next season. If they can, Ole Miss could be hosting a playoff game in Oxford, a huge win not only for the university but for the state of Mississippi.
But there’s still a game to be player on Friday between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, the annual Egg Bowl. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. It will be aired on ABC.