LSU Football Coach Kiffin and Ole Miss Women's Basketball Coach in Heated Online Clash

Kiffin and McPhee-McCuin exchange barbs on social media after Ole Miss women's basketball team's loss to LSU.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 11:08pm

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LSU football coach Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss women's basketball coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin have engaged in a bizarre online feud following the Rebels' loss to LSU. The exchange began when McPhee-McCuin criticized the fan turnout for her team's game, prompting Kiffin to respond. After Ole Miss lost to LSU, Kiffin continued to taunt McPhee-McCuin on social media, leading to a heated back-and-forth between the two coaches.

Why it matters

The public spat between the two coaches has drawn attention to the often overlooked world of women's college basketball, highlighting the challenges programs face in garnering fan support. It also raises questions about the appropriate boundaries between coaches in different sports and whether Kiffin's actions were an overreach.

The details

The feud started when McPhee-McCuin expressed disappointment with the fan turnout for the Rebels' game against Tennessee, saying they would need more support for the upcoming matchup against LSU. Kiffin then responded on Twitter, saying LSU's fans would show up for their women's basketball game. After Ole Miss lost to LSU, Kiffin continued to taunt McPhee-McCuin, posting photos of LSU fans holding cutouts of the LSU women's basketball players. McPhee-McCuin then called out Kiffin, saying he doesn't even like women's sports, and expressed support for the Rebels' new football coach, Pete Golding.

  • On February 17, 2026, McPhee-McCuin criticized the fan turnout for the Rebels' game against Tennessee.
  • On February 19, 2026, the Ole Miss women's basketball team lost 87-70 to LSU at home.
  • On February 20, 2026, Kiffin and McPhee-McCuin continued their online feud.

The players

Lane Kiffin

The head football coach of the LSU Tigers, who has engaged in a public spat with the Ole Miss women's basketball coach.

Yolett McPhee-McCuin

The head coach of the Ole Miss women's basketball team, who has been involved in an online clash with the LSU football coach.

Pete Golding

The current head football coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, who McPhee-McCuin expressed support for in her tweets.

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What they’re saying

“Have y'all ever heard of a football coach, tagging a WBB coach, after a game? This guy doesn't even like women's sports! Cope harder! #GoldingEra”

— Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Ole Miss Women's Basketball Coach

“Not true. Love women's sports.”

— Lane Kiffin, LSU Football Coach

“Looking [forward] to supporting our coach that has won a CFP game in the fall! Let's say goodbye to the past Rebs, just like I did after this!”

— Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Ole Miss Women's Basketball Coach

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Kiffin and McPhee-McCuin will continue their online feud or if the situation will de-escalate. The coaches' respective teams will likely continue to face off on the court and field, potentially leading to further exchanges.

The takeaway

This bizarre online clash between the LSU football coach and the Ole Miss women's basketball coach highlights the challenges of maintaining professional boundaries between coaches in different sports, especially on social media. It also underscores the need for greater support and attention for women's college basketball programs.