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Agent of chaos: Lane Kiffin fed Dabo Swinney intel, egged him on to publicly attack Ole Miss over tampering

A new book claims Lane Kiffin played a role in a public spat between Clemson and Ole Miss over tampering allegations.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 00:26 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 05:24 UTC

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The brief

A new book alleges that Lane Kiffin fed Dabo Swinney information and encouraged him to publicly criticize Ole Miss over tampering allegations. The book claims Kiffin helped Clemson go after Ole Miss. The book's claims are the reason this is trending today. The book claims Kiffin provided Swinney with intel and urged him to publicly attack Ole Miss.

CBS Sports describes Kiffin as an 'agent of chaos' in the situation. Swinney has denied Kiffin's involvement, stating that Kiffin had 'nothing to do with' the tampering report. Swinney also noted that the NCAA has not yet contacted Clemson regarding the allegations. The book's claims complicate the narrative.

Swinney's denial and the lack of NCAA involvement add layers to the story. The book's allegations are the sole source of the claim that Kiffin was involved. The NCAA has not yet commented on the allegations, and Swinney has not addressed the book's claims directly.

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What is the basis for the claim that Lane Kiffin was involved in the tampering allegations?

The claim originates from a new book that alleges Kiffin fed Dabo Swinney information and encouraged him to publicly attack Ole Miss over tampering allegations.

Has Dabo Swinney acknowledged Lane Kiffin's involvement?

No. Swinney has denied Kiffin's involvement, stating that Kiffin had 'nothing to do with' the tampering report.

What is the current status of the NCAA's involvement?

The NCAA has not yet contacted Clemson regarding the allegations, according to Swinney.

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Lane Kiffin Dabo Swinney Ole Miss Clemson NCAA Tampering

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