Ole Miss Players Call Out Lane Kiffin Over Alleged Misquote in Farewell Statement

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A controversy has erupted at Ole Miss after three players came forward to dispute Lane Kiffin's account of his departure from the team. In a farewell statement, Kiffin said the team wanted him to stay, but athletic director Keith Carter blocked it. However, players Brycen Sanders, Paris 'PJ' Wilkins, and Suntarine Perkins claim that was not what was said in the meeting room. Sanders, a sophomore on the offensive line and leadership council member, shared a copy of Kiffin's statement and expressed his disagreement. Wilkins, a fellow offensive lineman, and Perkins, a standout linebacker, also backed up Sanders' claims. The incident has sparked a debate about the circumstances surrounding Kiffin's departure and his relationship with the team. It remains to be seen how this will affect Kiffin's future, particularly as he prepares to face his former team, Ole Miss, in a matchup against LSU in 2026.