Report: LSU finalizing $90 million offer, $25 million roster cash for Lane Kiffin

LSU is finalizing an offer of roughly $90 million for Lane Kiffin, Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported. In addition, the Tigers would be offering roster cash worth roughly $25 million annually.

Kiffin met Friday with Ole Miss chancellor Glenn Boyce and athletics director Keith Carter , who said a decision is expected to be announced after next week’s Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin’s future remains the biggest storyline in college football as both LSU and Florida pursue him for their respective head coach openings.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has blessed the lucrative offer, Dellenger reported. It’s the latest turn in the race to land the most highly coveted candidate of this coaching cycle. However, it’s still unclear what Kiffin will decide to do with his future.

Ole Miss is on a bye in Week 13, and the Rebels are still very much alive in the College Football Playoff race. A victory over Mississippi State on Black Friday could all but seal a bid to the CFP for the first time in program history. But Kiffin’s future looms large. On3’s Chris Low detailed what the coach’s looming decision could mean for seeding, as well.

Lane Kiffin’s future takes center stage during bye week

During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Lane Kiffin denied the idea of an “ultimatum” to inform the school of a decision by the Egg Bowl. Additionally, he received numerous questions about his next steps during this week’s SEC coaches teleconference. He made it clear he plans on coaching against Mississippi State in the season finale.

“Do you know something that I don’t know?” Kiffin said. “Do I expect to coach next week? Why would I not expect to coach next week? I mean, I expected to coach against Florida too. So I don’t even understand the question about how I would not expect to coach next week. Why would I (not) be at work?”

In a statement released Friday, Carter said Kiffin’s focus is on preparation for the Egg Bowl, which will be at noon ET on Black Friday. From there, an announcement on his future would be expected Nov. 29 – the day after the rivalry game.

“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 in a statement. “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.”