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Ole Miss Football: What To Expect From Lane Kiffin In 2020

By Daniel Skipper

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Head Coach Lane Kiffin of the USC Trojans smiles as he comes onto the field before the game against the Hawaii Warriors at Los Angeles Coliseum on September 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Head Coach Lane Kiffin of the USC Trojans smiles as he comes onto the field before the game against the Hawaii Warriors at Los Angeles Coliseum on September 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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If all goes well Ole Miss football will begin the season September 6th and Rebels fans are wondering what they can really expect from coach Lane Kiffin.

Ole Miss football fans have a lot of questions surrounding the new Lane Kiffin era of Ole Miss football. For some Rebels fans, Lane Kiffin wasn’t their first choice. For others, Kiffin was the best selection for the vacancy of head coach in Oxford. While some Rebels fans may only base their opinion of Kiffin based on what they’ve seen on social media, just a little research shows what Lane Kiffin is capable of as a head coach.

Lane Kiffin may not be every Rebels fan’s favorite pick for the head coaching position, but hey, lets set tracks for the ‘Lane Train’ to run thru Oxford and see where it leads us. Fans can’t be sure of what Lane Kiffin’s first year may be like. What every Rebels fan should know is Kiffin has been successful with lesser capable programs. Not diminishing players or conferences, Kiffin has proven himself in college football.

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So, what does the Lane Kiffin era look like in 2020? As hard as 2020 has been so far, withstanding the Covid-19 pandemic, we have to look at the possibilities for Ole Miss football this season. Already with the 2020 Covid-19, this will be a special season.

It will be a season like we have never seen before. It will be a foreign season, something which we already aren’t used to. And, it could be a season in which Ole Miss makes a statement. Waste what you will for or against Lane Kiffin, but he is the right coach for Ole Miss football.

But hey…it is what it is and two of the best new SEC coaches landed in Mississippi in the same season. This season will dynamic with Lane Kiffin and  Mike Leach added to the SEC equation.

Both Kiffin and Leach bring an element of a wide-open offense and an aggressive defense. While we may not be sure of how well they adapt in their first seasons, we can be sure they will be fun to watch and both brands of football will be exciting. It could be an interesting season for both coaches, but we are here to talk about coach Lane Kiffin.

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If you want to see Lane Kiffin in 2020, OHT has one question. ARE YOU READY? You had better be! Coach Lane Kiffin brings something to Ole Miss which Rebels fans haven’t seen in some time and are more than ready for. Kiffin brings the attitude and experience to make Ole Miss football what Rebels fans have longed for. Kiffin brings excitement to a dormant program that has floundered in the past but can be great.

OHT already took a look at the upcoming 2020 Ole Miss football season and has some realistic expectations. It would be awesome to see Lane Kiffin run thru the football season and win 10 or more games however it just won’t be that easy for the Rebels new head coach. OHT expects at least seven wins this season under Kiffin and his new staff. There could actually be more wins but first, we have to get to the 2020 college football season.

While we can’t be truly sure of how well the Rebels can be in 2020, we do know Kiffin has an abundance of young talent on the Rebels roster. The offense is especially good and it will be an exciting season on that side of the ball. The questions will be on the defense however, OHT feels we will see a gameplan by Kiffin in which the D will be prevalent and plentiful. The defense is the deciding factor in a seven-win season and an eight or nine win season.

Everybody already knows what a genius Lane Kiffin is as an offense-minded coach. The Rebels will score points and have numbers that are mind-blowing. Kiffin has an OC in Jeff Lebby who will also be the play-caller for the offense. Lebby may be young but he is a great coach and has the play-book. Don’t be surprised by what this offense is capable of with the depth they have. Kiffin will utilize the talent like he always has. Don’t worry, Kiffin will be successful and we will see it in 2020.

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So as Rebels fans wait for the 2020 Ole Miss football season, we anticipate a great return on one of the best coaching hires in college football. The ‘Lane Train’ has entered the station and it will be a wild ride! Please be sure to check back here on OHT for the latest Ole Miss football news, further updates on the new staff, 2021 recruiting, and the upcoming season. You can also add us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more OHT! Be safe and Hotty Toddy!

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