Lane Kiffin will make his return to Oxford on Sept. 19, 2026 , when LSU football visits Ole Miss football in Week 3 of the 2026 college football season, the SEC revealed as part of its 2026 schedule release . This will be Kiffin’s first trip back to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium since leaving Oxford and taking the LSU job.

The matchup carries obvious drama. Kiffin spent six seasons at the University of Mississippi and built the Rebels into a national contender before accepting LSU’s offer in late 2025. Fans on both sides will treat the game like more than just an early-season conference tilt; it’s a storyline clash between a coach and the program he helped elevate.

Expect the narrative to dominate the week leading up to kickoff. Oxford will remember the recruits Kiffin landed, th

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