Key Lane Kiffin LSU Staff Member to Coach Ole Miss in Playoffs
Charlie Weis Jr., the newly appointed offensive coordinator for LSU, will lead the Ole Miss offense during the College Football Playoff (CFP). This announcement came on a Tuesday when Ole Miss introduced its new head coach, Pete Golding, and his coaching staff for the upcoming playoffs.
Details of the Coaching Transition
Weis has signed a three-year contract with an annual salary of $1.9 million, positioning him among the nation’s top ten highest-paid assistants. Lane Kiffin, the previous Ole Miss head coach, expressed his desire to continue coaching the team throughout the playoffs. However, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter made the decision to promote Golding from defensive coordinator to head coach.
Kiffin’s Statement on the Changes
In a statement, Kiffin outlined the circumstances surrounding this transition. He mentioned, “With the playoff committee releasing updated rankings tonight, 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 expressed optimism that this arrangement would help Ole Miss achieve a favorable ranking, emphasizing the talent of the players, whom he described as deserving of recognition.
Coaching Staff Changes
Several staff members have joined Weis as they transition from Ole Miss to LSU. The following coaches are part of the new Ole Miss staff:
- Joe Cox – Co-offensive Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach
- George McDonald – Wide Receivers Coach and Passing Game Coordinator
- Sawyer Jordan – Inside Wide Receivers Coach
- Nick Savage – Head of Strength and Conditioning
- Mike Williams – Senior Executive Director of Player Personnel
This high-profile staff change highlights the significance of the upcoming College Football Playoff for Ole Miss and its newly assembled coaching team.
