The drama surrounding Lane Kiffin‘s rumored departure is over, as Ole Miss confirmed his exit for LSU and immediately ushered in the Pete Golding era. The school released its first official statement detailing the transition.

Keith Carter, Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, confirmed that he had met with Kiffin: “Coach Kiffin and I met yesterday, and he informed us that he is accepting the head coaching position at another school. For our program to begin preparing for its future, both the short and long term, he will be stepping away from the team immediately.”

Carter’s words, released as part of a press note on the official sports website (olemisssports.com), effectively close the door on the drama surrounding the former coach, who now takes his new job with LSU af

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