$63 million college football coach rises as heavy favorite to be named LSU HC

Lane Kiffin, currently the head coach at Ole Miss, is a significant contender for the head coaching position at LSU, with betting odds reflecting a 62% chance of him taking the job. This marks a notable increase from a 34% likelihood just days prior. Kiffin's potential move is part of a broader coaching carousel involving Florida, Ole Miss, and LSU. Eli Drinkwitz of Missouri is a distant second in the odds for the LSU position with 14%.

Ole Miss has announced that a decision regarding Kiffin's future will be made public following the Egg Bowl, scheduled for Saturday. There is speculation that information might leak before the official announcement. Kiffin's current contract with Ole Miss extends through 2031, with an annual salary of approximately $9 million.

The situation is further complicated by Ole Miss's strong position for a College Football Playoff spot, raising questions about whether Kiffin would coach in the postseason if he moves to an SEC rival.