College football's hottest coach could end up in the NFL despite Florida, LSU rumors

Lane Kiffin's potential future coaching roles have sparked widespread speculation, with a survey conducted by On3Sports' Brett McMurphy polling 80 college football insiders. The majority, 59 respondents, believe Kiffin will head to LSU, with Ole Miss and Florida as other likely options. However, CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli and Outkick's Trey Wallace suggested a surprising alternative, predicting Kiffin will join the Tennessee Titans as head coach in 2026. This speculation comes amidst reports that Kiffin is set to meet with Ole Miss officials to discuss his future plans, potentially rejecting offers from LSU and Florida.

The Titans, currently in their fourth consecutive losing season, are in search of a new head coach following the firing of Brian Callahan six weeks ago. The possibility of Kiffin returning to the NFL, where he previously coached the Oakland Raiders, adds an interesting dimension to the speculation.

Additionally, Steven Godfrey proposed an unconventional scenario in which Kiffin ends