Lane Kiffin's Daughter Criticizes 'Vulgar' Ole Miss Banners
Landry Kiffin denounces online rumors and banners targeting her ahead of her father's return to Oxford with LSU.
Landry Kiffin, daughter of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, has publicly condemned students at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) for displaying vulgar banners on campus that accuse her of having sexual relations with a former Ole Miss player.
Kiffin, who is currently a student at Ole Miss, addressed the issue in a TikTok video Wednesday night, expressing her dismay at being made a "punchline of a sexual joke." She vehemently denied the rumors, stating she has "never met" the player in question and finds the situation particularly frustrating because it involves accusations about someone she does not know.
"I understand emotions are high this week, and people are upset, but I’m my own person," Kiffin said. "I’ll never understand how someone can feel good about themselves putting such vulgar things about a girl on a giant banner hanging from their house."
The banners appear to stem from long-running rumors and online conspiracy theories circulating in Oxford, suggesting a relationship between Landry Kiffin and a former player that purportedly led to the player's benching last season. Her father, Lane Kiffin, coached Ole Miss before taking the helm at LSU. Landry Kiffin is currently dating LSU linebacker Whit Weeks.
The situation comes as LSU prepares for a highly anticipated game against Ole Miss in Oxford on Saturday night. The atmosphere surrounding the game has been described as increasingly hostile, with reports of increased police presence and mounted patrols in Oxford.
Adding to the game's tension, LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was listed as "doubtful" on the injury report, and star defensive end Princewill Umanmielen was reportedly served with court papers earlier in the week. The game marks a significant homecoming for Lane Kiffin, who faces his former team and a charged environment.