The Ole Miss fanbase is finally stepping up to match the insane lobbying from Florida fans. The unofficial rumors of Billy Napier's replacement at Florida have Lane Kiffin written all over it across social media.
But the Rebels fans decided to stand firm in their belief that Kiffin won't leave them stranded mid-season. After all, he has spent six seasons building the roster of his dream that can get Ole Miss to the national championship.
Six years of building a culture in the Grove and instilling a relentlessly winning mentality in the locker room finally fructified in Ole Miss being a 6-1 team and a serious college football playoff contender 9 weeks into the season.
And all of it is precisely why the Rebels fans have also taken over social media, explaining why Kiffin is not leaving Oxford for Florida.
Money isn't the driving force behind Lane Kiffin staying at Ole Miss, or leaving for any other job.
— Matt Hayes (@MattHayesCFB) October 20, 2025
If you haven't seen the change in him by now, you're not looking hard enough.
Lane is not going to Florida. Bookmark it
— Alexandra (@alliepisarik19) October 20, 2025
Florida has always been an NIL and resource giant, which is a big reason behind all the rumors. But Ole Miss fans are arguing whether the heavily-changed current NIL structure leaves much difference between the two programs.
Why is Florida a better setup for Lane than Ole Miss? Honestly don’t see any difference in this era. https://t.co/nwWHiWd4Rh
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) October 19, 2025
I’ll address this once and once only for now.. Kiffin is not going to Florida nor any current job opening.. future job openings? TBD.. current ones? No
— Ole Miss Sports (@RebelSportsTalk) October 19, 2025
OM had a top 5 roster last year provided generously via NIL..
Some media and fans are stuck in the mindset of pre NIL days
And then there's the announcement from AD Keith Carter of drawing up a revised contract for Kiffin soon.
A couple of thoughts, FWIW:
— Everything Ole Miss (@EverythingRebs) October 19, 2025
1. Lane Kiffin loves it here. His family loves it here. He has complete control here. He’s home.
2. Keith needs to get this deal done asap. Worst case scenario is a repeat of 2022 with the unnecessary distractions this causes the rest of the…
Another reason why Florida fans are so hot on Kiffin's trail is because they see a modern-day Steve Spurrier in him, with his visor and aggressive playing style.
This should’ve happened the last Florida Gators 🐊 football 🏈 HBC search, it needs to happen this time. @Lane_Kiffin is the modern day @SteveSpurrierUF. #GoGators pic.twitter.com/YYHNUyzvmz
— Sam Atkinson (@SamAtkinsonSID) October 19, 2025
The online tirade is at a point where despite any official statements or hints (which, when talking about Kiffin, is a big thing), it has turned into a whole debate.
Only an official statement from Kiffin could put an end to it.
All Lane Kiffin has to do is come out and say no (It's probably gonna be Franklin) https://t.co/6si3NkeWYv
— Ryne (@skibolightning) October 19, 2025
But that is not happening soon either. The Ole Miss head coach is rather focused on their upcoming game against Oklahoma.
Only time will tell where the situation heads from here.