Kiffin Returns to Face His Past | Huntsville News

Lane Kiffin returns to his old stomping grounds as LSU takes on Ole Miss in a high-stakes showdown — ranked seventh vs. eighth — marking his first head-to-head clash with his former team since leaving. Downplaying personal stakes, Kiffin jokes about Saban’s coverage skills and praises Ole Miss’s elite roster, including their top-tier QB, RB, and kicker. With the Rebels riding a nation-leading home win streak and both teams undefeated in SEC play, this is more than just football — it’s an emotional, historic matchup set for ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast. Kiffin’s new Tigers must prove they’re ready to rise to the challenge against the ghosts of his past. 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.al.com/sec/2026/09/lsus-lane-kiffin-downplays-return-to-ole-miss-im-not-going-to-throw-any-touchdowns.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9e8ca789dc25bb7 Report issues to [email protected].