By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER

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Weeks after dismissing head coach Brian Kelly, LSU is set to finalize a deal to bring Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge.

Kiffin has been long viewed as the belle of the ball in the college football coaching carousel.

Earlier on Friday, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter announced that a decision on Kiffin’s future would be revealed following their annual ‘Egg Bowl’ rivalry game against Mississippi State.

But now, according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, LSU is on the verge of offering Kiffin $90million to swap one SEC school for the other.

The offer reportedly has the blessing of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, who publicly blasted Kelly and athletic director Scott Woodward – leading to the latter’s departure from the school shortly after.

Ole Miss is on the verge of making the school’s first ever appearance in the College Football Playoff – with a win over their in-state rivals all but confirming their spot in the 12-team field. 

MORE TO FOLLOW. 



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