Lane Kiffin Appoints Charlie Weis Jr. as Ole Miss Offensive Coordinator in CFP

Lane Kiffin has been officially appointed as the new head football coach of the LSU Tigers. This announcement was made following his tenure at Ole Miss, where he served for six years. Kiffin’s arrival at LSU comes with significant changes, especially concerning the team’s offensive strategies.

Charlie Weis Jr. Retained for College Football Playoff

In a pivotal move, Kiffin has announced that Charlie Weis Jr. will continue his role as the offensive coordinator for Ole Miss during the College Football Playoff. This decision was confirmed on December 2, ensuring that Weis Jr. will finish out his duties with the Rebels before making the transition to LSU.

Weis Jr.’s Role and Future with LSU

Weis Jr. joined Kiffin’s staff in 2022 and has since been influential as the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He will maintain the offensive coordinator position at LSU, marking his fourth collaboration with Kiffin, following stints at Alabama, FAU, and Ole Miss.

Kiffin’s Statement on Weis Jr.’s Appointment

Kiffin expressed his confidence in Weis Jr. and his commitment to Ole Miss in his announcement. “I wanted it to be known that after conversations with LSU, we are allowing Charlie to return to Ole Miss to coach the team during the playoffs,” he stated. He emphasized his hope that this decision would enhance Ole Miss’s rankings in the College Football Playoff.

Weis Jr.’s Contract Details

Ole Miss’s Position in College Football Playoff

The Ole Miss Rebels are currently ranked No. 7 in the College Football Playoff top 25 rankings. They are expected to host a first-round home game in Oxford, making this playoff run a crucial moment for the program.

As Kiffin takes the helm at LSU, the collaboration with Weis Jr. is anticipated to bring fresh strategies and insights to the Tigers as they look to strengthen their offensive game in the forthcoming seasons.