Lane Kiffin is having a moment—winning on the field and winning at home. And he knows exactly who to thank. Since 2016, he’d been navigating the single life, battling on-field pressure and a struggle with alcohol. But through it all, one constant remained: his eldest daughter, Landry. Slowly but steadily, she worked her magic into him and the Kiffin family. Sure, the Ole Miss head coach has plenty to be grateful for.

The ones who ride the highs and lows with you are the ones who matter the most. For Lane Kiffin, it’s his kids—Landry, Presley, and Knox. In his new IG story on February 1, he posted a heartwarming post with a special shout-out to Landry in the caption, “Landry thank you 💙❤️” The post sums up his internal voice—“The realest ride or dies are your kids who watched your world shatter and helped you pick up the pieces and didn’t even know it.”

Lane Kiffin has been vocal about his battle with addiction and his journey to sobriety. And it’s clear Landry had been a huge motivator. This past week marked four years of sobriety for Kiffin, and his daughter’s pride was on full display. For this milestone, the 20-year-old presented him with a customized gift. Aside from the thought process behind it, the gift itself melts hearts. 

It was a framed picture of a heart-shaped starry night with a heartfelt message — “The stars in the night you found your way. Lane Kiffin 01/30/2021.” It also came with a little bit of a Landry touch with a cross, an AA chip, as well as an inscription that read, “I’m so proud of you.” And it’s clear that affection goes both ways.

Lane Kiffin has openly credited his commitment to Ole Miss to his daughter, Landry. As he put it, “When Landry asked me to stay at Ole Miss for her, I did.” And it’s a good thing he stayed, for a lot of good things are coming to Oxford for him. 

Landry is the glue of the Kiffin family

This wholesome father-daughter relationship extends with Landry’s desire and effort to mend their broken family. This has always been her ultimate plan—to heal old wounds and unite her parents. All those years of effort, support, planning, and just the right timing have finally led to this. And what better way to celebrate than with birthdays marking the start of something huge?

Starting with Landry’s birthday on December 13, Lane Kiffin’s ex-wife Layla was with the family, which he was more than eager to show to the world through his social media posts. The family also spent a united Christmas in Manhattan Beach, California, after over a decade, and Lane’s words are a testament to his emotions—“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.”

Layla’s birthday on January 3 and Knox’s birthday on January 13 gave the family more opportunity to bask in their togetherness as 2025 kicked off in a bright manner for Lane Kiffin. 

Now Lane Kiffin is welcoming back the lost parts of his heart back to Oxford—“So excited you will be coming back to the South where it all started 16 years ago!!!! Where God and Family is all that matters!!” Here’s to Landry, the heart of the Kiffin family, for bringing them back together with grace and resilience.