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SAN FRANCISCO – Lane Kiffin sparked controversy when he decided to leave Ole Miss for LSU.
Kiffin instantly became the most hated man in Oxford after leaving the Rebels in ruins just as the College Football Playoff began, agreeing to a contract worth nearly $100 million.
One of Kiffin’s former quarterbacks at Ole Miss, however, respected the coach’s decision.
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Jaxson Dart of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates after being named MVP alongside head coach Lane Kiffin (R) following the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Duke Blue Devils at EverBank Stadium on January 2, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
“I understand it was a difficult decision for him,” New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart told Pak Gazette Digital on Radio Row.
“Just because of everything they offered me at LSU. I have my relationship and my ties to Ole Miss. So I’m excited for the future of Ole Miss and Pete. [Golding] and the way the organization and the program will develop, but I also love Coach Kiff very much and I know he will do a good job as well.”
Dart’s Giants, of course, had their own head coaching search, but Dart said he didn’t put Kiffin’s name in the hat. However, he is elated with John Harbaugh.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh speaks at the press conference announcing his hiring at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. (Ed Mulholland/Image Images)
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“He was obviously the hottest name on the market and he was the guy we all wanted,” Dart said of his new head coach. “So when we heard and had the opportunity that we were going to play for him, everyone was excited and excited about it. I just think who he is as a person and his identity is something that is very respected in the league.
“From the conversations I’ve had, he sees the game exactly the same way I do and, you know, he can’t wait for this to move in the right direction.”
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh speaks to the media after being introduced during a press conference at the team’s NFL football training facility. The event took place in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Adam Hunger/AP Photo)
The Giants fired Brian Daboll during the season after blowing numerous leads in the fourth quarter. Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.
