Happy December, sports fans! Carter Bahns here to transition into the final month of 2025. It has been an exciting year in sports, with December poised to add more memorable moments to the timeline. Notably, this weekend featured memorable events including the coaching chaos surrounding Lane Kiffin, rivalry week drama in college football, and a series of upsets in the NFL.

Five things to know Monday

1. Lane Kiffin is now one of seven coaches on the move. Kiffin has officially left Ole Miss for LSU, concluding a saga where he aimed to stay with the Rebels through their College Football Playoff run. Among the coaching changes, Ole Miss elevated Pete Golding to head coach.
2. Rivalry week greatly affected the College Football Playoff Race. Ohio State surpassed its four-game losing streak to Michigan, while Alabama narrowly clinched a position in the SEC Championship Game.
3. Another upset-laden week in the NFL. Panthers achieved a surprising victory against the Rams, boosting their playoff chances.
4. MLS Cup final features Lionel Messi. Inter Miami will face Vancouver Whitecaps FC, thanks to Messi’s contributions in previous matches.
5. Feast Week wraps up, creating shifts in college basketball rankings. Michigan dominated notable matchups and is predicted to rise in AP rankings.

Don’t miss this: Lane Kiffin’s impact on the SEC coaching carousel

The event surrounding Kiffin caused considerable anticipation all weekend, keeping audiences waiting longer than expected. He was a sought-after coaching target in the SEC and ultimately led to multiple significant shifts in coaching across college football.