Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 19, 2026 —

Lane Kiffin, the former head coach of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) football program and current head coach for Louisiana State University (LSU), was subjected to audible disapproval from Mississippi fans. The incident occurred at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the home venue for Ole Miss, prior to the LSU-Ole Miss football game.

As Kiffin entered the stadium or was present on the field before the highly anticipated matchup, a significant number of Mississippi supporters directed loud boos and chants towards him. The specific nature of the chants was not detailed in the available information.

Kiffin coached Ole Miss from 2020 through the 2023 season. During his tenure, the team achieved a record of 25 wins and 14 losses. The Rebels participated in four bowl games under his leadership. His departure from Ole Miss to take the head coaching position at LSU was announced recently.

The LSU-Ole Miss game represents a notable conference rivalry, and the presence of Kiffin, a former opposing coach, on the visiting sideline elicited a strong reaction from the home crowd. Details regarding the exact timing of Kiffin’s appearance at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium before the game, beyond it being “before the LSU-Ole Miss game,” were not provided. Likewise, Kiffin’s personal reaction to the boos and chants was not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by MARK LONG, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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