Charlie Weis Jr., Kevin Smith will keep coaching Ole Miss in CFP semifinal

Ole Miss is set to face Miami in the CFP semifinal with assistance from two LSU coaches, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and running backs coach Kevin Smith. Weis and Smith, who are temporarily on loan to help the Rebels' offense, traveled to Baton Rouge for recruiting before returning to Oxford for game preparations. Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter praised Weis for managing dual responsibilities effectively. Meanwhile, tight ends coach/co-offensive coordinator Joe Cox and receivers coach/passing game coordinator George McDonald will not be present for the game, despite their involvement in previous CFP contests. The arrangement underscores the fluid nature of college football staffing, coinciding with the recent opening of the transfer portal. This has raised concerns about potential player recruitment by Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, now affiliated with LSU.