Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game
November 13, 2025
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier. It creates an intriguing dynamic when the sixth-ranked Rebels (9-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) host the reeling Gators (3-6, 2-4) on Saturday. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has remained quiet in the three weeks since he fired Napier, but there’s a growing belief inside the program that Kiffin is at least considering a return to the Sunshine State. It’s been THE topic in Oxford and Gainesville this week and is a subplot to the matchup that includes College Football Playoff implications.