LSU will await a final verdict on Saturday after Kiffin and Ole Miss officials set a decision date following the Rebels' Egg Bowl clash versus Mississippi State.

Eli Drinkwitz's name has popped up in LSU football's coaching search, but Drinkwitz could be closing to inking extension with Missouri.

The LSU Tigers appear to be on the verge of losing a member of their 2026 recruiting class. On3's Sam Spiegelman predicted on Tuesday that 2026 three-star Darryus McKinley will flip to the Ohio State Buckeyes before the early signing period begins next month.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/lsu as Expert Analysts Predict Lane Kiffin's Future Decision Amid LSU Football's Push. The LSU Tigers remain in pursuit of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin with the administration in Baton Rouge targeting the Rebels decision-maker to lead the program.

LSU will face the Sooners in Norman for the first time ever, with both teams expected to showcase strong defenses in Saturday's game.

Nussmeier has not played since LSU lost to Alabama on Nov. 8 because he aggravated his abdominal injury in practice the following week. Interim coach Frank Wilson said on Monday that the fifth-year senior was going to practice on Tuesday so the team could “see how he feels.”

Last season, Oklahoma played spoiler by knocking off Alabama in late November to essentially eliminate the Crimson Tide from College Football Playoff contention.

Lane Kiffin has often been considered a favorite for various coaching jobs in the past, largely due to his impressive record at Ole Miss. Over his six seasons, he has posted a 54-19 record, including double-digit wins in three consecutive years and four of the last five. This season, Ole Miss boasts a 10-1 record and is ranked No. 7 in the nation.