Kiffin Returns and the Fallout | Little Rock News

Coach Kiffin’s dramatic return to Oxford sent shockwaves through Ole Miss, sparking a mass exodus of coaches and players to LSU — including two key defensive stars. While the Rebels battled on with new defensive coordinator Pete Golding and nearly punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff, loyalists like DT Will Echoles stayed put, embracing homegrown roots and tough times. Eight assistants, four staff, and four players jumped ship, but friendships remain intact — even if post-game chats are rare. Now, both teams gear up for a brutal SEC opener, where familiar plays meet fierce competition, and the hype around Kiffin can’t mask the reality: this is business on the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/sep/16/ole-miss-players-arent-making-much-at-least/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47735160dde87059 Report issues to [email protected].