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Lane Kiffin’s Decision: Career First, Ole Miss Second

Lane Kiffin’s Decision: Career First, Ole Miss Second

ESPN College GameDay · ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel

December 1, 20251h 4m

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Show Notes

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into Lane Kiffin’s wild 6-week decision saga and what it means for Ole Miss after he chose career over a CFP run. They also break down whether Pete Golding is the right fit to take over Ole Miss’ program. Then the guys tackle the ACC title game controversy, should Miami have made it, and debate whether Texas is being unfairly punished for scheduling Ohio State.

0:00 - Welcome

0:37 - The 6-week drumbeat to Lane Kiffin’s decision

5:08 - Lane Kiffin chose his career, walked away from a CFP team

14:30 - Lane Kiffin’s wild exits outnumber his big wins

22:52 - Is Pete Golding the best head coach fit for Ole Miss?

34:23 - ACC title game: Should Miami have gotten in?

44:49 - Duke and James Madison to make the CFP?

49:43 - Texas being punished for their Ohio St loss?

56:29 - Should teams be ranked at the end of the season? 

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