Lane Kiffin finds himself at the center of a coaching frenzy as his current team, the Ole Miss Rebels, enjoy one of the best seasons in program history. The Rebels are 10-1 under his leadership and look every part a College Football Playoff contender — a resurgence that has reinvigorated the school and its fan base.

Lane Kiffin closed an 11-1 season with a rivalry win while preparing for a Saturday decision on whether to stay at Ole Miss or leave for LSU.

The coach’s wife had a winning look at the big in-state rivalry game on the eve of her reconciled husband’s decision day.

The Clarion Ledger solidified the rivalry's name as the Egg Bowl in 1978 as Ole Miss and Mississippi State faced off in the regular-season finale with both teams out of bowl contention. The Rebels won that one 27-7 and own the all-time series 66-49-6.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin didn’t hesitate to confront a reporter who called him a “ho” on a recent podcast following their rivalry win.

Ole Miss could secure an at-large bid in the College Football Playoff with a win. The Rebels are also hunting their third straight series win, which is something they have not accomplished since 2002-04. They do hold a 66-46-6 all-time advantage against Mississippi State.

Why is the Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State football rivalry called the Egg Bowl? Here's what to know ahead of Friday's rivalry clash.