Will Lane Kiffin Leave Ole Miss? HC Linked to Titans Amid Rumors on Future

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has drawn at least some interest from the Tennessee Titans for the team's current head coaching vacancy, according to Bruce Feldman and Ralph D. Russo of The Athletic.

"One industry source said there was at least a modicum of interest in Kiffin among decision-makers with the Tennessee Titans," Feldman and Russo reported Friday.

The Titans are looking for a new full-time coach after firing Brian Callahan following a 1-5 start to the 2025 season on Oct. 13.

As for Kiffin, he's reportedly the top candidate for Florida's opening at head coach as well. LSU and Penn State are also looking for new coaches to patrol the sidelines moving forward.

The Rebels are focused on keeping him in place, though.

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter previously revealed that he's being "proactive" regarding a new contract for Kiffin.

His $9 million salary for the 2025 season ranks No. 10 in the among all college coaches, according to USA Today's 2025 salary rankings.

Feldman and Russo also reported Friday that "lines of communication are good between Kiffin and the administration" and the contract situation "seems to be trending in a positive direction for Rebels fans who would like to keep their coach."

The 50-year-old is in the midst of his sixth year at Ole Miss, owning an overall record of 53-19 with the school. The Rebels have won at least 10 games in each of the past two years and have started off 9-1 this season, sitting at No. 7 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

Kiffin's offense has also been explosive, ranking No. 2 in the SEC by averaging 489.4 total yards per game.