The Daily Stakes - 10/26

Ole Miss flips script after loss to UGA, rallies to top Oklahoma

ESPN - Eli Lederman, October 25, 2025

Six days after his team squandered a fourth-quarter lead on the road at Georgia, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said he spent Friday night speaking to his players at length about "overcoming adversity"… Read the full story.

Kiffy’s Take

Another reference to the Friday team meeting. One thing’s for sure, any speculation that this Ole Miss team is distracted can be laid to rest. They look prime and ready to charge into the playoffs with the biggest roadblock perhaps being…wait for it…the game with Florida on November 15.

Why Lane Kiffin's contract got extended after Ole Miss football beat Oklahoma

Mississippi Clarion Ledger - Sam Hutchens, October 26, 2025

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s win against Oklahoma triggered an automatic contract extension. Read the full story.

Kiffy’s Take

An example of how Florida’s mindset needs to change. The automatic rollover on the contract is a gesture of goodwill more than anything else, but it tells me the leadership at Ole Miss has been looking ahead and preparing for this day to come. On the flip side, Billy Napier didn’t have such a clause. Todd Golden doesn’t have it. It’s just not in Florida’s playbook.

Closer Ole Miss gets to CFP, further Florida gets from perfect hire. What’s Plan B?

USA TODAY - Blake Toppmeyer, October 26, 2025

Here’s the stark truth about Florida’s coaching search: If Lane Kiffin stays at Mississippi, the Gators lack a slam dunk choice. Read the full story.

Kiffy’s Take

Brohm feels a little like flavor of the week. He’s a career 60% winner at the FBS level, but his team will be favored to win the rest of their games. An 11-1 season with a victory over Miami might be something Scott Stricklin can sell to the base.