Lane Kiffin Expresses Regret to Ole Miss Bettors After Last-Minute Field Goal by Kentucky
After Ole Miss narrowly defeated Kentucky, Coach Lane Kiffin apologized to bettors who were impacted by a late field goal that influenced the game's spread.
A year prior, Ole Miss lost its chance at a place in the College Football Playoff due to a hefty home defeat to Kentucky. Last Saturday, seeking redemption, the Rebels faced Kentucky again and managed to claim a 30-23 victory after trailing initially 10-0.
The betting line changed from Ole Miss being a 10.5-point favorite to an 8.5-point favorite by the game’s conclusion. Bettors who took Ole Miss late were hopeful when the Rebels led 30-20 late in the fourth quarter, but Coach Stoops had other plans.
Kentucky moved the ball into Ole Miss territory during their final attempt and elected to kick a 39-yard field goal, reducing their deficit to seven points with merely eight seconds remaining. While it granted the Wildcats a slim chance for a comeback, it also guaranteed a cover for their backers.
In his postgame comments, Lane Kiffin acknowledged the situation and expressed regret to those betting on Ole Miss, stating, “Sorry to a lot of gamblers there at the end.”
Ole Miss triumphed over Kentucky 30-23. The Wildcats (+8.5) successfully achieved a cover by scoring a field goal with only 8 seconds left. After the match, Kiffin conveyed an apology to many bettors. Tweet Source
Despite the last-minute drama, it wasn’t a bad beat as Ole Miss only stood a chance to cover the spread with 1:10 left on the clock.
