Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 19, 2026 —

During a recent appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay, Lane Kiffin, the former head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels football program, was met with boos from some Ole Miss fans. The incident occurred during a remote segment of the popular college football preview show, which was broadcast prior to the LSU versus Ole Miss game.

The audible displeasure from a portion of the fanbase appeared to stem from Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss in the previous season. The specifics of Kiffin’s remote appearance, including the exact nature of his role or the segment he participated in, were not detailed in the available information. Similarly, the specific date of the LSU-Ole Miss game and the broadcast of College GameDay were not provided.

Lane Kiffin coached the Ole Miss Rebels for four seasons, from 2020 to 2023. His tenure included a period of significant team performance and fan engagement. However, his eventual exit from the university prompted a range of reactions among the supporter base.

The reaction captured during the College GameDay broadcast highlights the lingering emotions among some fans regarding Kiffin’s coaching tenure and his departure. The exact number of fans who booed or the overall sentiment of the crowd was not specified.

ESPN’s College GameDay is a weekly pre-game show that travels to different college football sites each week, often featuring commentary and analysis from former players and coaches. Kiffin, in his post-Ole Miss role, has continued to be a prominent figure in college football discussions.

Further details regarding the context of Kiffin’s appearance on College GameDay, the specific timing relative to his departure, or any official statements from Ole Miss or Kiffin’s representatives concerning the fan reaction were not made available.


Story summarized from the original created by MARK LONG, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.

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