Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is leaving the Rebels for LSU, in a stunning and unprecedented case of a college football coach taking another job while his current team is in contention to win a national title. Ole Miss players were told during a Sunday afternoon meeting that defensive coordinator Pete Golding was the team’s new permanent head coach.

Lane Kiffin's decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU didn't just turn heads. It sent shockwaves through college football at the worst possible time. The Rebels are ranked sixth nationally and heading into the College Football Playoff.

Early signing day is here and Ole Miss football is hoping all of its prospects turn into signees. Track the latest on Pete Golding's 2026 class.

Live updates on all of LSU football’s movement leading up to and at the start of the early signing period on Wednesday.

LSU football looks to start its 2026 recruiting class off on the right foot on early signing day. Follow live updates here.