“Lane Kiffin never stops recruiting”: CFB fans hilariously react as Sydney Thomas admits to receiving messages from an SEC coach

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has found himself in the midst of another hilarious speculation among fans following a revelation from an internet sensation.

Sydney Thomas, the ring girl who gained widespread attention following Mike Tyson's bout with Jake Paul, disclosed a bombshell incident. The internet sensation said that an SEC football coach attempted to connect with her via social media.

She said so on the “Like A Farmer Podcast.” The 21-year-old Sydney Thomas shared insights into her life on the show, including answering questions about the "craziest DM" she had received since gaining fame after the Jake Paul fight.

“'It was from another SEC football team coach, and they just DM'd me: ‘Roll Tide,” Thomas said. "So I'm not going to say what coach it was, but they’re an Alabama fan, now at least. We’ll let everyone else figure that out for themselves, who it was.”

Following the revelation by Thomas, many college football fans are suspecting one coach - Lane Kiffin. The Ole Miss coach is believed to be single currently. Here's a look at some of the reactions online, with one tweeting:

"Lane Kiffin never stops recruiting"

There were similar reactions from other fans:

"Gotta be Lane Kiffin," a fan wrote.

"Lane Kiffin guilty as charged," another wrote.

"Def Lane! You blame em? Nigga tryin hit," a fan commented.

"Had to be Lane. He likes the blondes," another commented.

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Lane Kiffin reuniting with his ex-wife Layla

While many fans believe Lane Kiffin is the SEC coach who contacted Sydney Thomas on social media, the coach is rather fixing a couple of things in his personal life.

After months of rumors and cryptic hints online, Kiffin and his ex-wife Layla have reconciled following their 2016 divorce. Layla is also said to be relocating to Oxford, Mississippi, along with their 16-year-old son, Knox, to join Lane and their daughter, Landry.

Kiffin confirmed the speculation on social media, adding a link to a website that had reported the news. It maarks a new beginning for a romantic relationship that had started when he was an offensive coordinator at Tennessee.

Toward the end of 2024, Kiffin began sharing more moments with Layla on social media. These include highlights from Landry’s birthday celebration, where mother and daughter playfully outshone him with stylish outfits in fun-filled adventures in New York City.

Further hints appeared during Christmas in Manhattan Beach, California. The entire Kiffin family reunited, marking a joyful holiday celebration. The confirmation by Kiffin puts an end to the series of speculations that have flown around recently.