Lane Kiffin is the one who never shies away from being vocal about the controversies he had. Whether it was on the field or off the field. When Kiffin parted ways with his ex-wife Layla back in 2016 after 12 years of togetherness, it was a tough pill to swallow. “After a lot of thought and consideration, Layla and I have mutually decided to divorce,” Lane said after it got official. Fast forward to today; even though Ole Miss had a mixed season, Kiffin is enjoying his time with his family. Just a day ago, he was reunited with his ex-wife to celebrate his daughter Landry’s birthday, and now this!
Lane Kiffin found himself back in the spotlight off the field after making a comment under his ex-wife Layla’s Instagram post celebrating their daughter Landry’s birthday. The Ole Miss coach, known for his social media activity, wrote, “Amazing words and perspective, Layla. Glad you’re finally moving here with us!!! #ComeToTheSip #KnoxOHS.”
Naturally, the comment has fans buzzing, with some speculating about whether Layla is moving to Oxford to reunite with Kiffin. Others took it as an innocent remark, suggesting she’s relocating to be closer to Landry, who recently joined Ole Miss. While the hashtag “#ComeToTheSip” and Kiffin’s enthusiasm have raised eyebrows, it’s important to note there’s no confirmation of reconciliation.
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Kiffin and Layla have maintained a co-parenting relationship since their divorce in 2016, emphasizing their kids’ well-being as their top priority. It’s a dynamic that continues to evolve as their children grow, with Landry now attending Ole Miss and Knox emerging as a rising quarterback prospect, and Presley recently committed to USC’s volleyball team.
Lane Kiffin’s daughter, Landry, played a part in his Ole Miss career
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Lane and Layla Kiffin have navigated their post-divorce lives with a focus on their kids. Their daughter Landry has been a central figure, not only in the family’s personal lives but also in Lane’s coaching career. ESPN analyst Chris Low revealed that Landry played a key role in her father’s decision to stay at Ole Miss, even when Auburn came knocking last year.
“Kiffin was leaning toward taking the Auburn job toward the end of the 2022 season when Landry came to him with a heartfelt message,” Low wrote. That message reportedly persuaded Kiffin to remain in Oxford, where he’s built one of the SEC’s most competitive programs.
Landry isn’t the only star in the Kiffin family. Presley Kiffin, their middle child, is a volleyball standout set to join USC next year, marking a return to the university where Lane coached from 2001 to 2007. Meanwhile, Knox Kiffin, the youngest, is already making waves as a quarterback prospect for the Class of 2028.
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Despite their split, Lane and Layla continue to show up for their kids. As Lane focuses on leading Ole Miss to another 10-win season with a Gator Bowl matchup against Duke, his commitment to his family remains evident both on and off the gridiron.
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