The current Ole Miss head football coach – one of the most prestigious names on the sideline – was reportedly deciding between staying with the Rebels or leaving to coach at Louisiana State University. Before the official announcement, sources told ESPN that Kiffin planned to sign with LSU.
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During a stressful, potentially career-defining moment, Kiffin received support from his family, including his ex-wife Layla Reeves And their three children. Despite their 2016 divorce, Reeves is a prominent figure on the sidelines, watching her ex-husband compete in numerous collegiate matchups.
Keep scrolling to learn more about Kiffin’s family and how his upcoming decision may affect them:
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s daughter begins relationship with LSU Player of the Week rivalry game
Ex-wife Laila Reeves
Lane and Laila were married in 2004 but ultimately divorced in 2016. The couple had three children: daughters landry And presleyAlso son, knox,
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Despite the separation, there have been reports of a personal reconciliation between the two, and Laila is often seen at Ole Miss football games with her family. In November 2025, she was at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi for the rivalry matchup between Ole Miss and Mississippi.
Layla has college coaching experience herself, serving as an assistant volleyball coach at the University of Tennessee. Lane was the offensive coordinator for the football team at the time and that was originally how the two met.
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Lane Kiffin and his daughter Landry Kiffin getty images
Lane and Layla’s eldest daughter, Landry, is a student at Ole Miss.
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Landry was at the center of some controversy in September 2025, when she went Instagram official with the LSU linebacker white weeksLandry’s post came the same week that his father’s team was set to face off against the Tigers, leading to some speculation that the timing of the social media post was not coincidental,
Additionally, as Lane makes his important decision on where he will coach next season, with LSU currently leading the way, an upcoming move to Baton Rouge could be in the cards. If Lane signs with LSU, it’s unclear whether Landry will follow him.
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Presley is the middle child of Lane and Layla. She currently plays volleyball at the University of Southern California as a freshman outside hitter.
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He announced his commitment to the school via Instagram in March 2024.
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Knox is the youngest of Lane and Layla. He is a sophomore quarterback and recruit from Oxford High School in Mississippi and class of 2028.
While his father was coaching in the November 2025 matchup against Mississippi, Knox was leading his team in the Mississippi High School Football Playoffs, and threw three touchdowns in the team’s 21–20 loss in the semifinals against Tupelo High School.
With his high school football season over, Knox will likely refocus on his college recruiting. In October, he shared adam gurneyThe podcast says his top three schools are currently Oregon, Florida, and LSU, which is definitely a fluid situation.
One thing he said with confidence was that he did not want to play for his father.
“I’m definitely not going to play for my dad,” Knox said on Gurney’s show. “I want to do my own thing.”
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