A CFP run without Lane Kiffin? There's a smarter move for Ole Miss

Ole Miss faces a critical decision regarding head coach Lane Kiffin amid their potential College Football Playoff (CFP) run. The school demands Kiffin's commitment after the upcoming Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Despite Kiffin's desire to coach Ole Miss in the CFP, rumors suggest his interest in positions at LSU or Florida. Ole Miss is prepared to replace him with quarterbacks coach Joe Judge if Kiffin chooses to leave.

Currently ranked No. 7, Ole Miss can secure a spot in the 12-team CFP field with a win over Mississippi State. The outcome could also affect their ranking, as the CFP selection committee may consider Kiffin's potential absence in their final evaluations.

In the broader CFP rankings, No. 3 Texas A&M has yet to play a top-half SEC team, and No. 6 Oregon's recent win over USC has boosted their standing despite a weaker overall resume compared to Ole Miss. Miami, currently No. 12, faces a perplex