Trending Now - Cam Newton and Jason Whitlock Criticize Lane Kiffin's Comments

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Jason Whitlock, NFL analyst; Lane Kiffin, LSU Tigers coach; Ole Miss Rebels.

Pro Football Network - Cam Newton, former Heisman winner.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Jason Whitlock criticized Lane Kiffin for his comments about the Ole Miss Rebels, calling them "really stupid" and "unfair."

Pro Football Network - Cam Newton blasted Lane Kiffin for his exit from Ole Miss, stating, "You left like a thief in the night."

WHERE:

Pro Football Network - The comments pertain to Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The criticism followed an exclusive interview with Lane Kiffin published by "Vanity Fair" on a Monday.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Lane Kiffin's comments were intended to rebrand his move to LSU but instead ignited criticism.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - Jason Whitlock's criticism was a direct response to Lane Kiffin's remarks regarding race in the context of his coaching decisions.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 06:12 UTC)

Jason Whitlock has taken aim at Lane Kiffin, labeling his recent comments about the Ole Miss Rebels as "really stupid" and "unfair." This criticism follows Kiffin's controversial statements made during an exclusive interview with "Vanity Fair," where he attempted to rebrand his move from Ole Miss to LSU but instead sparked backlash, including from former Heisman winner Cam Newton, who remarked, "You left like a thief in the night." Whitlock's response was particularly pointed, addressing Kiffin's remarks about race in the context of his coaching decisions.