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Why Lane Kiffin's contract got extended after Ole Miss football beat Oklahoma
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NORMAN, OK — Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin' s win against Oklahoma triggered an automatic contract extension.
The No. 8 Rebels (7-1, 4-1 SEC) beat No. 11 Oklahoma (6-2, 2-2) on Oct. 25 34-26 by outscoring the Sooners 9-0 in the fourth quarter.
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Because it is Ole Miss ' seventh regular season win, Kiffin's state contract with the Ole Miss Athletic Foundation will be automatically extended one year on Jan. 1, 2026. Kiffin's contract now runs through Dec. 31, 2031.
The added year will be worth $9 million with $7.2 million guaranteed.
Kiffin has found success in his sixth season as coach at Ole Miss. It's the longest stop is his career as a coach.
Kiffin has been vocal about enjoying living in Oxford and slowing his life down. It's led to on-field success. The Rebels are positioned to have their third consecutive 10-win season.
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However, his name has been linked to the Florida vacancy . He addressed the rumors with his team, saying it was a byproduct of winning. Kiffin encouraged his players to live in the moment after beating the Sooners.
Lane Kiffin contract with Ole Miss football
Kiffin is tied for the 11th highest-paid coach in college football, according to USA TODAY's 2025 compensation survey . He is set to earn $9,000,000, not including bonuses.
As of Dec. 1, 2025, his buyout is a hefty one. If the Rebels were to fire Kiffin without cause, Ole Miss would pay him $36,600,000. It ranks No. 7 in the SEC.
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Lane Kiffin contract extended after Ole Miss beats Oklahoma
