Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has become the hottest name on the coaching carousel, with both the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators looking to pry him away from the Rebels. Kiffin and Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter had a meeting on Friday about Kiffin's future, and there is now a timeline for when he will make his decision.

Carter took to social media on Friday afternoon to release a statement about the meeting, saying that an announcement on Kiffin's future is expected Saturday following the Egg Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

"Coach Kiffin and I have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting today with Chancellor Boyce," Carter wrote. "While we discuss next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important – our sixth-ranked team that is poised to finish the regular season in historic fashion. Despite the outside noise, Coach Kiffin is focused on preparing our team for the Egg Bowl, and together, we want to ensure that our players and coaches can concentrate fully on next Friday’s game. This team is on the cusp of an unprecedented season, and it’s imperative they feel the support of the Ole Miss family in the week ahead. An announcement on Coach Kiffin’s future is expected the Saturday following the game.”

Ole Miss (10-1) and Mississippi State (5-6) are set to play on Friday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. CT. The Rebels are 10-1 on the season and are on the verge of their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs are looking to spoil their rival's season and become bowl eligible with a win.

Kiffin has turned Ole Miss into one of the top teams in the SEC, going 54–19 in his six seasons as head coach. While they have had more success than LSU and Florida recently, they are two of the top programs in the country and have both won national championships in the modern era. He appears to be the top candidate at both programs, and now we know when he will make his decision on whether he will stay at Ole Miss or head elsewhere.

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Reporting by JD McCarthy, College Sports Wire / College Sports Wire

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