Ole Miss files lawsuits against college football players who left for Lane Kiffin's LSU

Joel Klatt revealed that Lane Kiffin is leaving the Ole Miss Rebels as they prepare for the CFP to take the LSU Tigers head coaching job. He questioned if Lane Kiffin should be able to coach Ole Miss in the CFP after taking the LSU job.

If you were wondering if the Ole Miss versus LSU game that is set to take place this season could get any spicier, look no further than a Mississippi courtroom for the latest fireworks.

There have been conversations leading up to Tuesdays’ court filing as to whether the Rebels athletic department would take the legal route against Devin Harper and Prince Umanmielen over contract disputes dating back to when the two players left for LSU, totaling $950,000 between the two.

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On Tuesday, we got the answer as to whether it was worth it to the Rebels administration to take their arguments to court. In two different lawsuits filed this week, the school is suing both players in civil court over what the school is calling 'breach of contract'.

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Fla., on July 23, 2026. (Getty Images)

After Ole Miss tried to settle this ongoing dispute tied to what should be considered a 'buyout fee' of their contracts, the school felt as though they had no other choice but to take this to a judge.

"The University of Mississippi values its student-athletes and is committed to honoring all obligations made to them. In return, the university expects that same commitment from its student-athletes and their representatives in upholding their contracts," Ole Miss said in a statement after filing suit.

"Before