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Lane Kiffin Puts NIL First as Florida Pursuit Intensifies

He has not committed to leaving Ole Miss as odds makers install him as Florida's favorite, with a decision expected after the season.

Overview

  • At his Nov. 10 news conference, Kiffin said NIL resources and how a collective is run now define a quality job more than facilities or practice fields.
  • Florida is widely reported as the primary suitor, with a Tuesday report on Josh Pate’s show saying people connected to UF feel “really good” about their position, though Kiffin remains undecided.
  • Betting markets have shifted toward Kiffin as the favorite for the Gators’ vacancy, with some listings moving to roughly -300, according to market tracking reports.
  • Kiffin’s son, Knox, told Rivals he believes his father is focused on a playoff push and is unlikely to weigh job decisions until after the season.
  • Ole Miss is 9-1 and ranked No. 7 in the CFP race; a recent win triggered an automatic one-year contract extension, but no longer-term deal has been announced.