Tough news for Ole Miss and their head coach Lane Kiffin as they prepare for their 2021 college football opener vs. Louisville on Monday, September 6th.
Earlier this morning, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin tested positive for COVID-19 and he will miss Ole Miss’ opening game on Labor Day in Atlanta.
According to ESPN,
Kiffin said in a statement that he had developed a breakthrough case of COVID-19.
“I am grateful to be vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms. So much so, I debated over being tested, but I’m relieved that I did,” Kiffin said. “I’m proud of our program’s commitment to vaccination, and as a result, there are currently no other cases to report or team members expected to miss the game.”
Ole Miss said it has not yet decided who will handle the head-coaching duties Monday for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.
Kiffin said earlier this month that there was a 100% vaccination rate among Ole Miss players, coaches and staff members.
The 46-year-old coach is starting his second season with the Rebels after going 5-5 in 2020.
We wish Coach Kiffin a speedy and healthy recovery.
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