American Football Influencer Uses Lane Kiffin Mockery to Take Shot at Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs

The Chiefs waltzed into the Super Bowl expecting a coronation, but the Eagles dethroned them in a stunning upset. While few foresaw an Eagles cakewalk, Patrick Mahomes‘ uncharacteristic struggles—six sacks, three turnovers, many interceptions, and zero Mahomes magic—certainly paved their path. Philadelphia stormed out of the gates, racking up an 18-point lead like it was a Black Friday frenzy. Now, the internet’s ablaze. One football influencer is even throwing some Lane Kiffin-esque shade, suggesting Mahomes and the Chiefs choked after cruising through what he calls a cupcake schedule.

Now, no one can match the level of Lane Kiffin’s sarcasm. But TJ Pittinger tried reciprocating the same. It’s evident that the Chiefs messed up big time against the Eagles, which opened a can full of trolls for them. But this one has to be a classic, as TJ hit X saying, “Just waiting for Lane Kiffin to tweet Kansas City didn’t deserve to be there because the Chiefs didn’t play an SEC schedule.” If you’re a big fan of Kiffin’s humor, you’ll understand him right away.

The NFL has a straightforward approach to scheduling, where past performance determines the next season’s matchups. But college football is a whole different story. It’s like a fierce battle, especially in the SEC, and Lane Kiffin has never been one to shy away from highlighting its brutality. This is why the internet had a field day using his name to mock the Chiefs’ supposedly “easy” path to the Super Bowl.

Lane Kiffin is never one to mince words, especially when it comes to scheduling. He’s a master of generating buzz, and this season’s CFP rankings were no exception. Kiffin took aim at teams ranked ahead of Ole Miss and other SEC schools, arguing, “It’s a ridiculous difference between playing in the SEC and ACC and Big 12 and see these rankings.” He knows a tough schedule when he sees one.

And Kiffin’s scheduling grievances didn’t stop there. Discussing SEC game times, he pointed out the obvious: night games are a huge advantage. “I think that’s proven over time in NFL and college. Playing at night in electric atmospheres is a home-field advantage and tough when you’re an opposing team,” he explained. It seemed like a general observation, but Kiffin had a specific target: LSU.

Sure enough, LSU landed another prime-time slot, this time against Alabama. Kiffin couldn’t resist. “LSU gets to play at night again, I guess? Shocker. That’s two for two for them,” he quipped, clearly frustrated that Ole Miss was stuck with an afternoon game against Georgia while LSU enjoyed the spotlight once more. Classic Kiffin—always ready to call out what he sees as favoritism.

So, when TJ sarcastically criticized Mahomes and Co., he knew exactly whose playbook he was borrowing.

Lane Kiffin’s bold stand for the Rebels

Well, Lane Kiffin has always been willing to express his opinion, and he didn’t hold back when it came to the Ole Miss playoff snub. Despite their strong record, the CFP committee left the Rebels out, and only Kiffin dared to criticize them. During the SMU-Penn State game, he took to Twitter and sarcastically remarked, “Way to keep us on the edge of our seats Committee …. Riveting.” It was evident that he didn’t agree with how the committee made their selections.

But he didn’t stop there. Kiffin raised an important question about whether the selection process truly identifies the best teams, especially after witnessing teams like Notre Dame, Penn State, and Ohio State dominate their playoff opponents. He criticized the committee’s emphasis on strength of schedule and margin of victory, highlighting the flaws in their system. Danny Kanell chimed in, supporting Kiffin’s stance and stating, “The 1st round of the playoffs weeded out the frauds as intended.”

Moreover, Lane Kiffin’s push for change extends beyond the playoff debate. He has also voiced concerns about issues such as the timing of the transfer portal and the treatment of college athletes. Meanwhile, the conversation about NCAA leadership gained momentum when an X poll asked who should be the next commissioner. And Kiffin had his choice: “Some great stuff here. I vote Coach Saban.” Whether he’s stirring the pot or speaking the truth, one thing is certain—Kiffin remains at the center of every major college football discussion.