Former $95 million college football coach named potential replacement for Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss

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Lane Kiffin is reportedly leaving his position as head coach at Ole Miss to take over at LSU, with an official announcement expected on Sunday. Under Kiffin, Ole Miss achieved significant success, including three consecutive seasons with at least 10 wins and a likely first-ever College Football Playoff appearance following an 11-1 season.
As Ole Miss begins the search for Kiffin's successor, former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher is considered a potential candidate. Fisher, noted for his recruiting prowess, could bring experience from the NIL and transfer portal era. Despite being fired from Texas A&M in 2023, Fisher's past accomplishments include a national championship at Florida State and a solid record at Texas A&M, where he led the Aggies to a 45-25 overall record and three bowl wins.
Fisher's tenure at Texas A&M ended with a record-setting $76.8 million buyout after failing to meet national championship expectations. However, his previous success at
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