**Lane Kiffin’s Departure: Charlie Weis Jr. to Coach Ole Miss During Playoffs**
Lane Kiffin may be leaving Ole Miss for LSU, but Charlie Weis Jr. will remain with the Rebels through the College Football Playoff (CFP). Weis, who recently joined Kiffin in Baton Rouge, will continue to serve as Ole Miss’s offensive coordinator for the upcoming playoff games.
In a statement, Kiffin explained that the updated CFP rankings influenced his decision to allow Weis to stay with the team. “After discussions with LSU, we are permitting Charlie to return to Ole Miss to coach during the playoffs,” Kiffin stated. He expressed hope that this decision would help Ole Miss achieve the highest possible ranking, emphasizing the talent of the players. “I’m excited that Charlie will be back to help coach the greatest team in the history of Ole Miss,” he added.
Kiffin and Weis first collaborated at Alabama in 2015, where Kiffin was the offensive coordinator and Weis served as an assistant. They later worked together at Florida Atlantic before reuniting at Ole Miss in 2022. Although Kiffin is unable to finish the season with the Rebels, reports indicate that LSU has agreed to match the bonuses Kiffin would have earned at Ole Miss if they made the CFP.
Reflecting on his departure, Kiffin shared his respect for Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter’s decision not to allow him to complete the season. “I just wish the team the best of luck and hope they play really well and go win the national championship,” he said.
Kiffin is expected to earn $13 million per season at LSU, making him the second-highest-paid college football coach in the nation, trailing only Georgia’s Kirby Smart. In the wake of Kiffin’s exit, Ole Miss has appointed defensive coordinator Pete Golding as the new head coach.
**FAQ**
*Will Charlie Weis Jr. continue coaching at Ole Miss during the playoffs?*
Yes, Charlie Weis Jr. will remain with Ole Miss to coach the team during the College Football Playoff, despite Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU.
