Hours away from the SEC Championship Game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer">Kalen DeBoer</a> has no time to think about anything but the Alabama Crimson Tide. However, the second-year head coach in Tuscaloosa made sure to set the record straight as rumors link him to a program with two national titles in college football.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama">Alabama</a> and DeBoer always knew what they wanted to play for coming into the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> season. After a challenging journey, they are now staring right at it. On Saturday, the Crimson Tide will go head to head against the Georgia Bulldogs with the SEC Championship on the line. A win would punch Alabama’s ticket to the College Football Playoffs, while securing a first-round bye as a top-4 seed.



However, DeBoer believed he owed it to the fans in Tuscaloosa to hear directly from him, as rumors continue to whirl around his future. A loud buzz suggests the 51-year-old head coach could sign with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/penn-state">Penn State Nittany Lions</a> ahead of the 2026 NCAA campaign. Now, DeBoer put those reports to sleep with a straightforward comment.



“We’re extremely happy at Alabama. We’re extremely happy here. I love the challenge, I love the grind, I love this place. There’s never been any link. There’s never been any conversation. There’s never been any interest in either way,” DeBoer stated, via Sidelines Sports Network Alabama.



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<h2>Wasn’t always pretty for DeBoer in Alabama</h2>



Ever since DeBoer arrived in Alabama, he has been tasked with filling the shoes of Nick Saban. Needless to say, picking up right after one of the all-time greats in the history of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> is no easy thing to do.


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DeBoer’s first season was far from ideal, as the Tide fell short of 10 wins in a year for the first time since 2007—Saban’s first season in Tuscaloosa. DeBoer has now led Bama to a 10-win regular season, but this upcoming game will put the coach on the spot again.



<h2>DeBoer must keep Alabama’s streak alive</h2>



When Alabama takes on Georgia at the SEC Championship Game, the weight of history will be on the Crimson Tide’s side. However, that will also mean DeBoer will be facing Saban’s legacy’s weight, as well. 



The Tide and Dawgs have met four times in the conference title game before, with the ‘Script A’ holding a perfect 4-0 record. DeBoer must now keep the unbeaten mark against Georgia in the SEC Championship, or fans in Tuscaloosa may turn on him again. 



It would be awful timing, too. A loss in the title game could leave Bama out of the playoffs, and even if it manages to make the 12-team cut, spirits may be at such lows the team can never recover from.


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Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer breaks silence with bold stance on rumors linking him to 2-time national champion program

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DeBoer breaks silence with bold stance on rumors linking him to 2x national champion

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Billy Napier is no longer with Florida after failing to finish the year and losing his job early. However, as life moves on, he is now reportedly taking a new job with James Madison of the Sun Belt conference, with a report indicating a deal is nearly finalized.



“SOURCES: Billy Napier will be the next head coach at James Madison. A five-year deal is being finalized with an announcement coming after Friday’s Sun Belt championship game,” wrote Chris Vanini of The Athletic on X.







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Billy Napier appears to have a Sun Belt job locked in for 2026 following his Florida exit

Billy Napier appears to have a Sun Belt job locked in for 2026 following his Florida exit - Bolavip US

Diego Pavia and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vanderbilt">Vanderbilt Commodores</a> put on a show in the 2025 NCAA season. However, their 10-2 record may come back to bite them when the College Football Playoffs Committee decides which schools will make the 12-team postseason. On that note, the Heisman candidate issued a sincere request to President Donald J. Trump.



Pavia and the Commodores finished the season with a statement victory on the road over the rivals, Tennessee Volunteers. However, it seems it wasn’t enough as the CFP Committee currently places Vanderbilt at the 14th spot. As it stands, the school in Nashville will be falling right at the gates of the postseason.



On that note, Pavia isn’t afraid to go straight to the top, asking President Trump to make an executive decision to expand the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> Playoffs. If that were to happen, Vanderbilt would surely be in the mix. However, fans in Music City shouldn’t hold their breath.



“Make the executive order please!,” Diego Pavia stated through a post on X, tagging Trump, and asking for him to order the expansion of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> postseason.



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<h2>The numbers behind Pavia’s season</h2>



Coming into the 2025 NCAA campaign, many expected Pavia to have a tremendous year with Vanderbilt. However, the New Mexico State transfer excelled all expectations, putting on a season which many consider should earn him the Heisman Trophy.


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Through 12 games, Pavia has thrown for 3,192 yards (2nd best in the SEC), 27 touchdowns (1st in the SEC), and 7 interceptions. Moreover, he has led the Commodores’ rushing offense with 826 yards and 9 touchdowns on the ground. 



Pavia finished the year as the leading SEC quarterback in rushing yards and touchdowns. His dual-threat skillset put the entire nation on notice, and earned him a spot in the conversation for the Heisman.



<h2>When are Heisman finalists announced?</h2>



The four Heisman Trophy finalists will be announced on Monday, December 8, at 8 p.m. ET. Thus, this weekend will be decisive for Pavia and the Commodores, as they’ll learn whether they make the Playoffs — and whether the face of the program in Nashville is in the running to join the elite list of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/heisman-champions-through-the-years" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heisman Trophy winners</a>. The Heisman Ceremony will be held on December 13 at 7 p.m. ET.


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Heisman candidate goes up to Donald Trump with five-word request on CFP

Diego Pavia goes up to Donald Trump requesting help for Vanderbilt on College Football Playoffs - Bolavip US

Diego Pavia goes up to Donald Trump requesting help for Vanderbilt

Diego Pavia goes up to Donald Trump requesting help for Vanderbilt on College Football Playoffs

After a rough start to the 2025 NCAA season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer">Kalen DeBoer</a> and the Alabama Crimson Tide now have everything they hoped for right in front of them. With the SEC Championship ahead on the schedule, the Script A may be affected by the recent news that JaMarcus Shephard will be stepping away from the program. In the 2026 campaign, the assistant coach will become the head coach for the Oregon State Beavers.



It wasn’t always pretty, but the Crimson Tide pushed through. Finishing the regular season with a 10-2 (7-1 conference) record, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama">Alabama</a> finished in first place in the SEC, punching its ticket to the Championship Game. 



However, with wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard set to leave the coaching staff ahead of the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> season, many are skeptical about how that could impact the Tide. On that note, DeBoer voiced a straightforward comment.



“Yeah, [Shephard] really wants to be a part of everything that we do throughout,” DeBoer said about the co-offensive coordinator ahead of the SEC Championship Game, via On3. “There’s a couple things here right now early in the week that he’s got to part as far as obligations with kind of getting things started there with his opportunity at Oregon State, which we’re super excited for. He’s a guy that pours everything into this program.”



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<h2>When will Shephard leave for Oregon State?</h2>



While a big opportunity awaits for Shephard in Corvallis, the current co-offensive coordinator will remain in Tuscaloosa a while longer. According to The Crimson White, Shephard will stay with the team through the SEC Championship on Saturday. 


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Whether the wide receivers coach will stay for the ride in the College Football Playoffs or not, that remains to be seen. However, all signs indicate Saturday’s showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be Shephard’s farewell from DeBoer and the University of Alabama, as he is bound for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oregon-state">Oregon State</a>’s head coaching job.



<h2>How many times has Alabama made SEC Title Game?</h2>



When the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide meet in Atlanta, Georgia, two of the three teams with most conference championship appearances will go head to head. The Crimson Tide has been to the decisive conference game 15 times before — this year’s will be the school’s 16th appearance — boasting an 11-4 record.



As for Georgia, the Dawgs will be making their 13th appearance in the SEC Championship. In college football history, the school in Athens has won five conference titles while falling short in the decisive game on seven occasions.



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<h2>SEC Championship rematch</h2>



Georgia and Alabama have also squared off in the Championship Game four times (2012, 2018, 2021, and 2023), with the Crimson Tide prevailing each time. This time around, the Dawgs will hope to earn their first win over the Script A in the title showdown. 



In many ways, it’s an opportunity to start fresh, as Kirby Smart has never faced DeBoer in an SEC title matchup. It will also serve as a tiebreaker, with DeBoer and Smart owning one win apiece against each other in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a>. This time, it’s for all the marbles.

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer voices clear message on JaMarcus Shephard after in-season signing with 5x conference champion

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Alabama HC DeBoer voices clear message on Shephard after signing with 5x conference champion

One of the surprise teams of the college football season may well be the Vanderbilt Commodores, who—after an outstanding regular season—are dreaming of reaching the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> Playoff for the first time in program history. Clark Lea, the mastermind behind this success, knows they have plenty of reasons to dream big.



During his Monday press conference, the head coach of this breakout team discussed their realistic chances of making a deep run in the Playoffs and the reasons behind their rise to this decisive stage of the season.



“We’re here because we’ve got a really good football team here,” Clark Lea said. “This is not about narratives and stories. It’s about the facts and the data that support a really good football program. It’s my responsibility to make that case and make sure I’m fighting for a team I believe deeply in, and I believe, with every strand of my being, deserves a chance to compete for a national championship.”



It’s clear that the Commodores are this season’s new underdogs in the NCAAF, and any step forward from here would be a major statement. While they may be coming from behind, nothing—and no one—can take away their belief that they can reach the National Championship Game.



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<h2>Lea praises his offense’s work</h2>



Much of the team’s sustained success throughout the season has come from the offense led by Diego Pavia. In fact, this is something Clark Lea emphasized in recent comments to the press.


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“Again, I think this group deserves to be competing for a national championship. What a great stage for the most exciting offensive in all of college football,” Lea said. “And when you talk about our offense… we’re No. 1 offensive efficiency, we’re No. 1 in yards per play, we’re No. 2 in DSSR, down-series success rate, we’re No. 3 in points per possession, No. 3 in third-down efficiency, No. 3 in big play percentage, and No. 8 in scoring offense, which includes being No. 4 in points per play. 



“We’ve got the best player in the country playing quarterback for us, Diego Pavia. He is the best in college football and should be a Heisman frontrunner. We believe he belongs in New York and belongs winning that award.”



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<h2>Diego Pavia’s exceptional campaign</h2>



The Vanderbilt Commodores are enjoying an extraordinary, historic season, propelled by the exceptional play of quarterback Diego Pavia, who has cemented himself as a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate. 



Pavia’s dual-threat mastery has been the engine of the Commodores’ record-breaking success, with his impressive statistics through the regular season including 3,192 passing yards and 27 touchdowns through the air, complemented by a substantial 826 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns. His overall production and leadership have led Vanderbilt to its first-ever 10-win season.

Clark Lea reveals the main reason why Vanderbilt’s rivals should fear his team

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin">Lane Kiffin</a> has never been one to mince words, nor sugarcoat his true thoughts. As the entire college football landscape adapts to the shocking—yet expected—news of him signing with the LSU Tigers, the former Ole Miss Rebels head coach dropped a cold-blooded remark that fans in Oxford won’t forget anytime soon.



It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Kiffin’s exit out of Ole Miss and into <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/LSU">LSU</a> has been nothing short of cinematic. As if it wasn’t dramatic enough, fans followed Kiffin to the airport, where planes were ready to take off and drop him off at his next destination in the NCAA: Louisiana. Needless to say, the words coming out of the Rebels fans at the airport weren’t exactly kind. 



Now, as Kiffin enters the next chapter in his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> career, he voiced a very sincere comment. The 50-year-old coach has always been one to wear his heart on his sleeve, but many believe his remarks on LSU may come a bit too early for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss">Ole Miss</a> fans, who are still figuring out how to deal with the heartbreak on what may as well be called “The Flee of the Century”.



“I’m very honored to be the head coach of LSU. I can sum it up by saying this: this place is different,” Kiffin stated during his introductory press conference in Baton Rouge. “Having watched this place for a long time, having been on the other sidelines, this place is different. And that is why we’re here. We’ve got a lot of work to do with that, but I’m very grateful for the opportunity to lead one of the elite programs in all of sports. LSU is the best job in football.”



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<h2>Kiffin spoke on leaving Ole Miss</h2>



Obviously, Kiffin didn’t leave behind his time with the Rebels. During his speech, he included some words about Ole Miss. Whether they offer some closure for the school in The Little Easy or not, that’s a different story.


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“Leaving Ole Miss was extremely difficult,” Kiffin continued. “We tried every single thing possible to continue to coach the team through the playoffs. In the end, that was their decision, and we totally respect that. 



“The last six years of my life have been the best six years of my life, and I owe that to all the players, assisting coaches, and the people of Oxford. It was amazing, it will forever be a major part of my story. So grateful for all those relationships and all those people I got to meet. But the opportunity at LSU is just different.”



For the fanbase in Oxford, however, that’s all that was: just words. Those are like air. Actions speak much louder. By taking the job in Baton Rouge, the Rebels found out all they needed to hear about the former head coach.



<h2>Facing the music</h2>



Kiffin enters LSU under one of the highest contracts in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a>. Set to make $13 million a year, it doesn’t <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/how-does-lane-kiffins-lsu-salary-compare-to-his-previous-ole-miss-contract">compare to his previous contract at Ole Miss</a>. However, many fans will argue college football has never been about the money—though it’s trending towards it. 



“This place is built for championships with championship expectations, we understand that. But as an elite competitor, that’s exactly what we want. That’s why we’re here,” Kiffin concluded.



The expectations for Kiffin at LSU are crystal clear: it’s championship or bust. Despite having yet to win a national title, Kiffin is being paid like other coaches in the nation who have already won the national championship. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/lane-kiffins-91-million-contract-at-lsu-how-does-his-new-salary-compare-to-kirby-smart-ryan-day-and-kalen-deboer">Kiffin is set to match—or surpass—the salaries of coaches like Kirby Smart and Ryan Day.</a> Needless to say, a program like LSU won’t pay Kiffin $13 million a year for a product that leads to no silverware.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College football</a>’s mythology is built on legends who piled up wins, creating dynasties that defined generations. But for every surge of triumph, there is a defeat—often carried by the architect on the sideline.



Their careers stretched across shifting eras, budget gaps and rebuilding cycles that rarely broke their way. Yet those long tenures left traces worth revisiting, showing how persistence shaped programs even when the scoreboard didn’t.



Before the numbers come into focus, the lens lingers on the stories behind them—seasons marked by strain, resilience and complicated legacies that ultimately tie these coaches to the NCAAF’s all-time losing records.



<h2>Watson Brown | 211 losses</h2>



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Long before the stat sheet immortalized him, Watson Brown was known as a coach who didn’t shy away from the hard jobs. By the time he retired in 2015, his career coaching ledger read 136–211–1, making him the all-time leader in losses (211) among college coaches — a dubious distinction that masks more than three decades of dedication and willingness to rebuild struggling programs.



His journey took him from Austin Peay to Cincinnati, Rice, Vanderbilt (his alma mater), UAB and finally Tennessee Tech. Throughout, he earned a reputation as a coach who accepted underdog roles, facing powerhouses on the road, inheriting underfunded programs, and often staying long enough to see small cultural shifts rather than instant success.



That 211-loss figure, then, tells part of the story, but it doesn’t capture the full scope of a career defined by grit, loyalty and long-term commitment to institutions that few others would touch.



<h2>Roland Ortmayer | 209 losses</h2>



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With 209 career losses, Roland “Ort” Ortmayer stood for decades as the face of perseverance in college football. But losses alone can’t describe the unconventional legacy he built: over a 44-year tenure mostly at University of La Verne Leopards, he coached not for the glory or the headline-grabbing seasons, but to sustain a program with heart.



He was known for unorthodox methods — optional practices, no offseason weight training — and for prioritizing the educational and personal development of his players over a pure win-loss record.



In a coaching world often obsessed with championships and rankings, his 209 losses speak less about defeat than about devotion to a vision of college football grounded in opportunity, continuity, and the belief that the sport could be more than just spectacle.



<h2>Mike Price | 183 losses</h2>



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Mike Price’s career — 183 losses in all — is the sort of arc that only college football can produce: sharp peaks, turbulent valleys, and a string of rebuilds that tested his adaptability. At Washington State, he engineered some of the program’s most memorable runs, including the 2002 Rose Bowl season that briefly elevated the Cougars into national conversation. 



Later, at UTEP, he sparked early optimism with back-to-back eight-win seasons before facing the grinding realities of a resource-strapped program. His loss total tells a story of longevity more than failure: He took on difficult jobs, stayed long enough to leave a footprint, and lived through the consequences of challenging schedules and cyclical rosters.



<h2>Terry Price | 181 losses</h2>



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Terry Price’s coaching path, marked by 181 losses, unfolded far from the high-visibility world of Power Five football. His decades guiding small private programs demanded a different kind of resilience: fewer scholarships, smaller budgets, and rosters built from local talent rather than national pipelines. 



His teams often played for pride and player development as much as for standings, and those seasons — win or lose — formed the backbone of athletic life on their campuses. The sheer number of games he coached reflects a commitment to the sport’s grassroots level, where fulfilling the mission of mentorship mattered as much as the pursuit of postseason relevance.



<h2>Buddy Teevens | 178 losses</h2>



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Buddy Teevens closes his career with 178 losses, yet the number barely hints at his impact on the sport. At Dartmouth, where he became the winningest coach in program history, he engineered Ivy League titles while championing a player-safety revolution that reached far beyond the conference. 



His insistence on limiting live tackling in practice, along with his support for robotic tackling dummies, reshaped conversations about health across college football and the NFL. 



He coached at Maine, Tulane, and Stanford as well, experiencing the ups and downs reflected in his loss total. But his legacy rests on innovation, leadership, and a belief that the sport could evolve without losing its soul.



<h2>Mertz Mortorelli | 176 losses</h2>



The 176 losses recorded by Mertz Mortorelli trace the outline of a coaching life deeply entwined with Wisconsin–Superior, where he spent decades balancing roles across multiple sports. 



In football, his teams were often outmatched by larger, better-funded opponents, but Mortorelli’s influence extended into every corner of the athletic department — from basketball and tennis to track and golf. 



His work reflected the ethos of small-college athletics: long hours, limited resources, and a commitment to giving athletes structure and opportunity. Those 176 defeats, spread over many seasons, speak to continuity and devotion rather than missteps.



<h2>Lombe Honaker | 176 losses</h2>



Lombe Honaker’s coaching timeline spans an era when college football was still carving out its identity, and his 176 losses are scattered across institutions that helped shape the sport’s early decades. From Maryville to Baldwin-Wallace, he operated in a landscape defined by minimal budgets, evolving rules, and teams built from regional players. 



His career is a portrait of the early American coach: part strategist, part recruiter, part community figure. The losses tell us less about failures on the field and more about the willingness to keep showing up year after year, helping the sport stabilize and eventually flourish.



<h2>Dennis Miller | 172 losses</h2>



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Dennis Miller’s career — often under the radar of major-college headlines — ended with 172 losses on lists of long-serving college coaches. His coaching journey ran through schools like Northern State University and later Wisconsin Lutheran College.



What stands out is that his tenure encompassed both rebuilding efforts and moments of success: at Northern State he turned around a struggling program, took them to playoffs and won conference championships, proof that even deep in the lower tiers of college football, coaching is about more than win-loss columns.



At Wisconsin Lutheran, he helped establish and sustain a freshman program, guiding young athletes often entering college football for the first time. In his case, 172 losses mark decades of mentorship, continuity, and the quiet labor of sustaining programs that otherwise might have vanished.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Head coach</td><td>Games coached</td><td>Wins</td><td>Losses</td></tr><tr><td>Watson Brown</td><td>348</td><td>136</td><td>211</td></tr><tr><td>Roland Ortmayer</td><td>400</td><td>183</td><td>209</td></tr><tr><td>Mike Price</td><td>360</td><td>177</td><td>183</td></tr><tr><td>Terry Price</td><td>306</td><td>123</td><td>181</td></tr><tr><td>Buddy Teevens</td><td>331</td><td>151</td><td>178</td></tr><tr><td>Mertz Mortorelli</td><td>241</td><td>52</td><td>176</td></tr><tr><td>Lombe Honaker</td><td>372</td><td>172</td><td>176</td></tr><tr><td>Dennis Miller</td><td>321</td><td>149</td><td>172</td></tr><tr><td>Jim Parady</td><td>327</td><td>155</td><td>171</td></tr><tr><td>Jack Cosgrove</td><td>317</td><td>148</td><td>169</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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Most losses in college football: Coaches with more defeats than wins - Bolavip US

Hours have passed since the loudest rumor in college football became a reality: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin">Lane Kiffin</a> is the newest head coach in LSU Tigers history. Though fans are still skeptic of the way Kiffin leaves behind his time in Oxford, the school in Baton Rouge had no hesitation in locking him up with one of the biggest deals in the NCAA. Now, we take a deep dive into the numbers and how Kiffin’s contract stacks up against those of Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, and Kalen DeBoer.



According to NOLA.com, Kiffin has signed a seven-year, $91 million deal with the Lousiana State University. If the Tigers win a national championship in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> under Kiffin’s guidance, then the automatic escalator in his deal assures he will become the highest paid coach in the nation. At the moment, he holds second place.



As reported, Kiffin will earn an average of $13 million per year. However, that number is subject to change due to the bonus incentives included in his contract. As it stands, only one other coach in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> makes more in a season: Kirby Smart. The Georgia Bulldogs’ head coach signed a ten-year, over $130 million extension. According to USA Today, he made $13.28 million this year.



Kiffin and Smart’s salaries are now in close proximity. However, fans in college football note <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirby-smart">Smart</a> has won two national titles. Kiffin, on the other hand, is still after his first. Moreover, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/will-lane-kiffin-coach-ole-miss-in-2025-college-football-playoffs-after-taking-lsu-job" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kiffin won’t coach Ole Miss in the College Football Playoffs</a>, he has yet to call the shots in a postseason game.



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<h2>How much do Day and DeBoer make?</h2>



As reported by NOLA.com, Kiffin and Smart are the only head coaches set to make $13 million before incentives. However, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ryan-day">Ryan Day</a> is on their tail. Following the national title conquest in January, Day earned $12.5 million in the 2025 NCAA season, per CBS Sports. Moreover, his contract included max bonuses up to $1.5 million.


 

 

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As for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer">DeBoer</a>, the second-year coach in Alabama made a base salary of $10.25 million, according to Tuscaloosa News. At the time of his signing, DeBoer was the third highest paid coach in the Southeastern Conference. 



Sitting behind Smart ($13.28M) and Steve Sarkisian ($10.8M per year), DeBoer will now make room for another coach, taking the fourth spot instead. However, that could all change if any of Smart, Sarkisian, or DeBoer win the natty, which would almost certainly put them in line for a pay raise.



<h2>LSU demands results</h2>



Signing Kiffin in such fashion and under such a rich contract only raised the stakes for LSU. Sky-high expectations were always going to be set for the program with Kiffin at the helm. Now, however, it’s truly championship-or-bust for the Tigers. And if it is a championship, then Kiffin will receive a significant bonus in his bank account, along with the long-desired silverware on his résumé.


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Kiffin's $91 million contract at LSU: How does his new salary compare to Smart, Day, and DeBoer?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lane Kiffin</a> will represent the LSU Tigers as their new head coach. Now, the salary he will earn after leaving Ole Miss was revealed and there are questions about how his new deal compares to North Carolina‘s Bill Belichick.



Wilson Alexander fof NOLA.com reported that Lane Kiffin will earn $13 million per year at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lsu-tigers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a>. As for Belichick, CBS News reported he earns $10 million per season in a five-year contract with the first three years being fully guaranteed.



It’s stated that Kiffin signed a seven-year deal, making it a far more lucrative deal than what <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belichick</a> has. Also, the size of the programs are very different, but so are the expectations.



<h2>LSU will hope Kiffin’s start to his era is better than Belichick’s at UNC</h2>



Belichick’s first year at Chapel Hill ended with a 4-8 record and an ACC record of 2-6. The team ended with a three-game losing streak, two of them being by more than two possessions.



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Ole Miss, during Lane Kiffin’s last year, ended 11-1 and ended the season with a five-game winning streak. Hence, LSU is hoping that’s the coach the Tigers have, not one than has a losing record.


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<h2>Lane Kiffin has a very different coaching profile than Belichick</h2>



The fact of the matter is that Kiffin and Belichick couldn’t have more different coaching styles. While Belichick is regarded as the best NFL coach of all time, he went on a hiatus to then be appointed as head coach for the Tar Heels.



As for Kiffin, he does have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> experience as he was a head coach for the Oakland Raiders for two years, but he has plenty of college experience and he is an offensive-minded coach, as opposed to Belichick’s defensive approach.

Lane Kiffin's LSU salary revealed: How much will he make compared to Bill Belichick at UNC? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> world was shaken after Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave the Ole Miss Rebels at a crucial point in the season to become the new head coach of the LSU Tigers ahead of what’s to come.



Finding the ideal successor to Brian Kelly at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lsu">LSU</a> was no easy task—not just from a football standpoint, but also considering the financial commitment that hiring someone of this caliber would entail.



According to a report from Wilson Alexander for NOLA.com, the agreement between Kiffin and LSU is for seven years, totaling $91 million. This means the coach will earn roughly $13 million annually.



In addition, the reporter also noted that if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin">Lane Kiffin</a> wins a national title, the contract includes an automatic escalator, making him the highest-paid coach in the country. Undoubtedly, it wasn’t just the on-field challenge that tempted the HC to take the job, but also the financial incentives.



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<h2>Kiffin’s Ole Miss contract</h2>



When Lane Kiffin was introduced as the head football coach at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss">Ole Miss</a> in 2019, he initially signed a four-year contract valued at $16.2 million, starting with a salary of $3.9 million in 2020.


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Following a successful season that culminated in an Outback Bowl victory, Kiffin was rewarded with a significant one-year extension. This new deal boosted his guaranteed base pay to $21 million through the 2024 season, increasing his annual salary to $4.5 million in 2021 and exceeding $5 million for each of the subsequent three years.



In October 2025, Sam Hutchens of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger reported that the Rebels’ 34-26 win over Oklahoma triggered an automatic contract extension for Kiffin for reaching seven regular season wins, extending his contract through 2031, with the added year reportedly worth $9 million with $7.2 million guaranteed. However, the interest from LSU ended Kiffin’s stay in Oxford way sooner.

How does Lane Kiffin's LSU salary compare to his previous Ole Miss contract? - Bolavip US

The drama surrounding Lane Kiffin‘s rumored departure is over, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss">Ole Miss</a> confirmed his exit for LSU and immediately ushered in the Pete Golding era. The school released its first official statement detailing the transition.



Keith Carter, Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, confirmed that he had met with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin">Kiffin</a>: “Coach Kiffin and I met yesterday, and he informed us that he is accepting the head coaching position at another school. For our program to begin preparing for its future, both the short and long term, he will be stepping away from the team immediately.”



Carter’s words, released as part of a <a href="https://olemisssports.com/news/2025/11/30/pete-golding-named-ole-miss-head-football-coach-will-lead-rebels-into-playoff">press note on the official sports website (olemisssports.com)</a>, effectively close the door on the drama surrounding the former coach, who now takes his new job with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lsu">LSU</a> after several days of speculation.



<h2>Carter and Ole Miss excited for Golding</h2>



Carter expressed excitement about Golding taking the head coach position, stressing the pursuit of a national title, and revealed a clear understanding already exists between Golding and the players and coaches.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Pete Golding, who is now the new head coach at Ole Miss, sat down with us before the season to talk about his coaching philosophy, his time in Oxford, and more… <a href="https://t.co/UDf3uEXVrb">pic.twitter.com/UDf3uEXVrb</a>— SportsTalk Mississippi (@SportsTalkMiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsTalkMiss/status/1995244028342710369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2025</a></blockquote></div>



“With this development, we could not be more excited to announce Pete Golding as the next head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. His tenure will begin immediately as he leads our program in the pursuit of a national title. Today’s team meeting was a clear indicator of his ability to galvanize our squad. All of our players and coaches are ecstatic and ready to lock arms for a playoff run.”


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<h2>Golding’s first words: ‘Oxford is Home’</h2>



Pete Golding didn’t just accept the Ole Miss job; he delivered a mission statement. In his first words as head coach, he framed Oxford as “home,” raised the bar to championship level, and made it clear he intends to build a program defined by toughness, elite recruiting, and community pride. His message emphasizes high expectations and his embrace of the challenge.



“I would like to thank Keith Carter, Chancellor Boyce and the entire Ole Miss leadership team for placing their trust in me. Oxford is home, and it’s an incredible honor to lead one of the nation’s premier programs, and I can’t wait to get to work immediately and prepare this team to win a national championship.



“Ole Miss Football is special. Since the day I arrived, I’ve felt the passion, pride and unwavering support of Rebel Nation. This is a place where expectations are high, and football is woven into the fabric of the community.



“Our mission moving forward is clear: we will play with toughness, discipline and relentless effort in everything we do. We will recruit at the highest level, develop our players on and off the field, and compete every single day to bring championships to Oxford. Most importantly, we will represent this university with class and integrity.



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“To the Ole Miss family, thank you for your support and belief. I’m excited for what’s ahead, and I can’t wait to attack this challenge together.”

Ole Miss, Pete Golding break silence after Lane Kiffin’s exit to coach LSU

Ole Miss, Pete Golding break silence after Lane Kiffin's exit to coach LSU - Bolavip US

Last season, the Oregon Ducks had the luxury of finishing the regular season undefeated. This year, they’ve lost just one game, and now their sights are firmly set on the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">College Football</a> Playoffs.



Curiously, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oregon-ducks">Ducks</a>‘ extraordinary campaign wasn’t enough to get them into the Big Ten Championship next weekend, but as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining.



Malik Benson, one of the most dynamic receivers in Dante Moore’s offense, spoke to the media after the Huskies’ victory and sent a warning to their rivals, noting that the rest period ahead will only serve to make their team even stronger.



“Getting some rest is gonna be good for my guys. But it’s gonna be scary once we get all of our guys back,” the WR said via Rob Moseley. Next weekend, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dan-lanning">Dan Lanning</a> will be able to give his players some rest and focus clearly on the start of the CFP.



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<h2>Ducks set their sights on the upcoming Playoffs</h2>



The Oregon Ducks’ objective for the College Football Playoff is clear: win the first-round game and advance toward the National Championship. The Ducks are projected to land a seed between No. 5, No. 6, or No. 7, guaranteeing them a massive home-field advantage at Autzen Stadium for the opening round. 


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They will likely face the No. 10, No. 11, or No. 12 seed, which could be anything from a tough ACC champion to the highest-ranked Group of Five team. For Head Coach Dan Lanning’s squad, the focus isn’t on the opponent, but on capitalizing on the chance to win a CFP game in Eugene and proving they are legitimate title contenders.



<h2>Who will play in the Big Ten Championship Game?</h2>



The 2025 Big Ten Football Championship Game will feature the Ohio State Buckeyes against the Indiana Hoosiers. The game will be played on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Ducks send stern warning to their College Football rivals ahead of the CFP

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It took longer than expected, but it’s now officially official: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin">Lane Kiffin</a> is the new head coach for the LSU Tigers. As the former Ole Miss Rebels head coach confirmed, his time in Oxford has reached its final stop in college football.



“After a lot of prayer and time spent with family, I made the difficult decision to accept the head coaching position at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/LSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a>,” Kiffin stated through its personal X account. 



It wasn’t the farewell Kiffin had in mind after spending the past six years with the Rebels, but it was ultimately an opportunity too good to let slip away for the 50-year-old head coach. As he walks away from Oxford, he leaves behind a 55-19 record with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss">Ole Miss</a>, including three bowl victories.



<h2>Kiffin points finger at AD Keith Carter</h2>



Due to the timing of his decision, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/lane-kiffin-faces-huge-criticism-from-ole-miss-fans-for-controversial-lsu-decision" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kiffin is now facing huge criticism from Ole Miss fans</a> for leaving them for LSU. The Rebels were coming off a statement Egg Bowl victory over the Mississippi Bulldogs in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> regular season finale, virtually clinching their spot in the College Football Playoffs.



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However, as Kiffin leaves for the program in Baton Rouge, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> fans across the nation ask: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/will-lane-kiffin-coach-ole-miss-in-2025-college-football-playoffs-after-taking-lsu-job" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">will Kiffin coach Ole Miss in the playoffs after taking the LSU job?</a> As Lane himself has now stated, he won’t—but not because of any lack of interest on his part.


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“I was hoping to complete a historic six season run with this year’s team by leading Ole Miss through the playoffs (…),” Kiffin added. “My request to do so was denied by [Athletic Director] Keith Carter despite the team also asking him to allow me to keep coaching them so they could better maintain their high level of performance. Unfortunately, that means Friday’s Egg Bowl was my last game coaching the Rebels”



<h2>Kiffin’s farewell</h2>



“While I am looking forward to a new start with a unique opportunity at LSU, I will forever cherish the incredible six years I spent at Ole Miss and will be rooting hard for the team to complete their mission and bring a championship to Oxford,” Kiffin concluded.

Lane Kiffin breaks silence, confirms decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU

Lane Kiffin breaks silence, confirms decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU - Bolavip US

Finally, one of the most talked-about sagas in recent college football hours has come to an end. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin">Lane Kiffin</a> has left the Ole Miss Rebels and is now the new head coach of the LSU Tigers.



Ahead of a new edition of the College Football Playoffs, the experienced coach decided to accept the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lsu">Tigers</a>’ offer to replace Brian Kelly, meaning he will no longer be leading the Rebels in the immediate future.



According to Mark Schlabach and Pete Thamel of ESPN, Kiffin will not be leading the team in the upcoming CFP, a significant loss for a squad that has serious aspirations of reaching the next National Championship Game.



John Talty, meanwhile, also reported via his official X account that once the deal between LSU and the head coach was finalized, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss">Ole Miss</a> decided to prevent Kiffin from coaching in the Playoffs.



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<h2>Who will replace Kiffin?</h2>



With Lane Kiffin departing to LSU, the Ole Miss Rebels must swiftly name an interim head coach to lead the program through its inaugural College Football Playoff appearance. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/ole-miss-may-already-have-potential-replacement-for-lane-kiffin-if-hc-leaves-for-lsu">Ole Miss had two potential replacement options </a>internally who could steady the ship, and finally, they settled on one of them.


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According to the <a href="https://olemisssports.com/news/2025/11/30/pete-golding-named-ole-miss-head-football-coach-will-lead-rebels-into-playoff">official Rebels website</a>, Pete Golding will take over the Ole Miss first team on an interim basis. Until Kiffin’s departure, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator.



“With this development, we could not be more excited to announce Pete Golding as the next head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. His tenure will begin immediately as he leads our program in the pursuit of a national title. Today’s team meeting was a clear indicator of his ability to galvanize our squad. All of our players and coaches are ecstatic and ready to lock arms for a playoff run.”

Will Lane Kiffin coach Ole Miss in 2025 College Football Playoffs after taking LSU job?

Will Lane Kiffin coach Ole Miss in 2025 College Football Playoffs after taking LSU job? - Bolavip US

It was a secret said out loud in college football. Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lane Kiffin</a> has confirmed it. The 50-year-old head coach is leaving the Ole Miss Rebels for the LSU Tigers in the 2025 NCAA season. As expected, it didn’t take long before fans took to social media with blunt reactions.



Kiffin has seemingly been caught in a web of his own words. After repeatedly stating he wouldn’t make a decision based on money, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ole Miss</a> head coach has now left Oxford for Baton Rouge, where LSU will pay him as one of the top coaches in college football. Needless to say, fans back in Mississippi didn’t like Kiffin’s decision one bit.



“University of Mississippi knew who Lane Kiffin was when they hired him. He delivered exactly what they had hoped and should have expected. Wins, relevance, chaos and calamity. When people show you who they are believe them. Now LSU wants a turn,” an user stated on X (formerly Twitter).



“So Lane Kiffin turning his job decision into a spectacle isn’t ruining college football but athletes leveraging their talent for financial security, is? I’m just trying to keep up,” another user noted. 



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“I love Lane Kiffin but god he always makes it messy as f—,” a fan complained on X, as well. A quick glance around social media shows that the overall feeling in college football is that Kiffin has made a spectacle of his coaching future in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a>.



<h2>Others put the blame on the NCAA and its schedule</h2>


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While there is an overall sense of displeasure with Kiffin’s decision—and with the fact that he is skipping town just days after Ole Miss virtually secured a spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College Football</a> Playoffs—others blame the timing in the NCAA, which left Kiffin with only a narrow window. 



If he didn’t make his decision now, he might have to wave the chance to coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/LSU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a> goodbye for good. It was a now-or-never situation for Kiffin. Even though no one in Oxford agrees with his verdict, others across the country believe Kiffin has been a victim of the system.



“Lane Kiffin isn’t the enemy here. The calendar in College Football is. It’s an absolute joke,” an user commented. “Fix this c—, NCAA. Playoffs, National Signing Day, Transfer Portal, all within the same month time frame. Just straight stupid!“



<h2>It’s championship or bust now</h2>



Kiffin had built a playoff team in Oxford. Though the Rebels fell just short of making their first SEC Championship in program history, it seemed Ole Miss had everything Kiffin could ask for—except for the brand exposure. 



“Unless Lane Kiffin wins a Natty at LSU, he’s going to regret this decision for the rest of his life. He had it made at Ole Miss and threw it away,” an upset user wrote on X.



Moving out to Baton Rouge in such dramatic fashion means Kiffin will have all eyes fixed on him in the 2026 NCAA season. Going forward, the former Rebels head coach will have a sky-high bar set for him. If he fails to deliver for LSU, then critics will rain down on him, with college football fans across the nation feasting on him.


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