Lane Kiffin’s possible final Ole Miss game hit by shocking 3 a.m. locker room incident

Lane Kiffin said on Friday morning that the Ole Miss Rebels locker room was broken into at 3 a.m. before the Egg Bowl game against Mississippi State. He told ESPN reporter Marty Smith that head equipment manager Ken Crain had placed cameras inside the locker room at the Mississippi State facility, and those cameras caught the people who entered the room. Lane Kiffin said the group took the jersey of Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss during the break-in.Lane Kiffin shared all this just hours before kickoff on Friday in Starkville, Mississippi, and he said the incident created a sudden problem on a morning that was already tense. Ole Miss entered the game as a 7.5-point road favorite, and Lane Kiffin was under heavy attention since this could be his final game with the program. The break-in added more stress for the players and staff who were preparing for one of the biggest rivalry games of their season.Lane Kiffin describes how the missing Trinidad Chambliss jersey added pressure to the Egg Bowl morningLane Kiffin told ESPN that the missing Trinidad Chambliss jersey required the equipment crew to move swiftly to guarantee the quarterback had a replacement before the midday kickoff. Lane Kiffin said the video showed individuals entering the Ole Miss locker room and grabbing goods. He said it appeared like Mississippi State supporters, albeit he did not identify any names. He said the timing worsened the circumstances as the players needed a peaceful morning before a crucial game. Lane Kiffin stated the Egg Bowl often carries great feelings, but the early morning break-in seemed odd since it happened on game day. He also addressed the larger narrative around the squad, which is his shaky future with Ole Miss. Lane Kiffin is connected to LSU and Florida; the team started this year 10-1.Reports this week said LSU is considering a $90 million offer after firing Brian Kelly, while Ole Miss is preparing to match the offer to keep him.Ole Miss vice chancellor for athletics Keith Carter released a statement on November 21, saying he and Lane Kiffin met with Chancellor Glenn Boyce to discuss next steps. Keith Carter said, “Coach Kiffin is focused on preparing our team for the Egg Bowl.” He also said an update on Lane Kiffin’s future is expected on the Saturday after the game.Also Read: Who Is Bridget Condon? NFL Reporter’s Selfie With Chad Ochocinco Blows Up Online After Bold Message For Ex-Boyfriend