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Ole Miss fans curse Lane Kiffin in waning seconds of Rebels' CFP quarterfinal win

January 2, 2026

In a thrilling College Football Playoff quarterfinal, Ole Miss secured a 39-34 victory over Georgia, advancing to the Fiesta Bowl semifinal. The win was particularly notable as it occurred without former coach Lane Kiffin, who had left the team for LSU just weeks prior, yet still earned a $500,000 bonus due to the Rebels' success.

Ole Miss fans curse Lane Kiffin in waning seconds of Rebels' CFP quarterfinal win

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Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34 to advance to the CFP semifinal.
The victory marked a historic second-half performance led by Trinidad Chambliss.
Lane Kiffin, who left Ole Miss for LSU, earned a $500,000 bonus from LSU due to Ole Miss's playoff advancement.
Kiffin attended an LSU women's basketball game instead of the football game.
Pete Golding, Kiffin's successor, received strong support from Ole Miss fans during the game.

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Ole Miss fans curse Lane Kiffin in waning seconds of Rebels' CFP quarterfinal win

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