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Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin reacts to a official’s call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

LSU lures Lane Kiffin away from virtual playoff lock Ole Miss

The move comes two days after No. 6 Mississippi’s victory over Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl rivalry game that all but guaranteed the Rebels a playoff berth.

NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks during the Division I Business Session at the annual NCAA convention, Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

NCAA won’t allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals

NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization’s membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly yells to an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the fourth season of his 10-year, $100 million deal

LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million,.

SEC to introduce 9-game football schedule in 2026

Additionally, the SEC will direct its schools to use one of its three nonconference games to face a “high-quality” opponent from one of the other three power conferences or Notre Dame.