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How Lane Kiffin reacted to Ole Miss fans who aren't happy with his 'College Football 26' avatar
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OXFORD — Coaches are featured in the new "College Football 26" video game. It may require a double take to recognize Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin's in-game avatar.
Some fans who got a first look at the Ole Miss football coach in a trailer are unimpressed with his video game representation.
He was shown alongside Ohio State coach Ryan Day, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and others in a game trailer released June 24.
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Kiffin was featured as an example of a coach with the "Program Builder" archetype. He has led Ole Miss to three 10-win seasons in the past four years. He just looks a little off, according to some.
One X poster with the handle @jenni_moyer said, "I'm sorry but this flabby dead-eyed ghoul is not my hot yoga coach."
Kiffin, ever active on social media, replied with a laughing emoji.
Kiffin made the cover on the deluxe version of the game. It is scheduled to be released on July 10.
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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