No. 7 Ole Miss likely secured its place in the College Football Playoff with a 38-19 victory over Mississippi State. This win marked the Rebels’ first 11-win regular season in their history, as they also claimed their third consecutive Egg Bowl title for the first time since 2002-2004.

However, the post-game discussion focused on Lane Kiffin’s uncertain future rather than his team’s achievements. Kiffin faces pressure regarding whether he will stay at Ole Miss or take up a role at LSU.

As of the latest reports, Kiffin has not made a definitive decision. “I haven’t,” he stated, emphasizing the need for personal contemplation, saying, “I live life one day at a time. Today is all about these players performing really well and keeping this Egg Bowl trophy where it belongs.”

Kiffin also mentioned the potential challenges if he decides to leave Ole Miss before their first playoff run, saying that news should come soon. He remarked on how distractions from outside might actually foster team cohesion.

In his remarks to the media, Kiffin said, “Just to watch our players at the end – I told them last night, as you get older, you get joy from others, especially your children, which players a lot of times are similar.”

The day brought excitement and challenges, and Kiffin promised to address his situation with care, thanking the team for their hard work. As he stated, it’s a complicated decision that involves many factors, including the advice he cherishes from mentors like Pete Carroll and Nick Saban.