Coveted college football playoff coach sets deadline to decide future

Lane Kiffin, head coach of Ole Miss, is set to decide on Saturday whether to remain with the team or accept a position at LSU. His decision is anticipated to trigger further coaching changes across college football. Meanwhile, Eli Drinkwitz and Clark Lea have secured their positions by signing contract extensions with Missouri and Vanderbilt, respectively.

High-profile coaching vacancies persist at Auburn, Florida, Penn State, and potentially at either LSU or Ole Miss, depending on Kiffin's choice. Tulane's head coach Jon Sumrall, who is reportedly a top candidate for positions at Florida and Auburn, plans to announce his decision on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Sumrall's future is also linked to Kiffin’s decision, as either LSU or Ole Miss may seek him as a replacement.

Reports indicate that Kiffin has ruled out Florida, positioning Sumrall as a potential candidate for the Gators. Additionally, Steven Godfrey from the Washington Post reports that Sumr