Ultimatum or not, Mississippi apparently knows what coach Lane Kiffin will be doing. Or, at a minimum, Mississippi knows when it will know. Via Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com, an announcement regarding Kiffin's future will be made the day after Friday's annual Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.

Under Lane Kiffin's leadership, the Ole Miss Rebels have surged to a 10‑1 record in 2025, marking one of the Rebels’ most dominant campaigns.