Kiffin Challenges Venables Over 'Better Team' Claim After Ole Miss Win

After Ole Miss' 34-26 comeback victory over Oklahoma, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin sharply contested Oklahoma coach Brent Venables' claim that his Sooners were the "better team." Kiffin called Venables' assessment a "hot take," arguing that Ole Miss outperformed Oklahoma with more total yards, first downs, and no turnovers, despite playing in challenging weather conditions favorable to defense. Kiffin also referenced past matchups where his teams defeated Venables' squads, including national championship games, to undermine Venables' assertion. The rivalry between the two coaches appears heated, with Kiffin unapologetically asserting his team's superiority both in the recent game and historically. Ole Miss now stands at 7-1, bolstering their College Football Playoff hopes amid Kiffin's ongoing coaching interest from other SEC programs. The ongoing verbal sparring suggests future meetings between the teams and coaches will continue to draw significant attention.