Ole Miss football fans made their feelings unmistakable Saturday night, chanting “We want Lane” as the Rebels closed out a 34-24 win over Florida in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Pete Thamel posted the chant on X as the student section roared , a snapshot of how deep Lane Kiffin’s hold on Oxford has become . Expand Tweet

The victory moved Ole Miss to 10-1 and all but locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff, and the crowd’s chant carried a double meaning. Gratitude for what Kiffin has built and a plea against the swirling rumors linking him to other jobs. The Rebels answered on the field, methodically pulling away late behind a balanced attack and opportunistic defense. Article Continues Below

Kiffin has become the story most Saturdays and not always by design. Amid p

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