Lane Kiffin's 'Take the Over' reply amid dating news as LSU-Ole Miss clash looms
No. 4 LSU travels to No. 13 Ole Miss for a pivotal SEC matchup, adding a personal subplot to the weekend's top game.
An SEC week that typically hinges on scheming and depth charts has taken an unusual turn as Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin responded to the news that his daughter Landry is dating LSU linebacker Whit Weeks with a simple three-word remark: Take the over. The comment came days before No. 4 LSU visits No. 13 Ole Miss for a marquee conference showdown in an already heated rivalry.
Landry Weeks, a 20-year-old sophomore at Mississippi, posted an Instagram carousel featuring a photo of herself with Weeks, captioned Happy. Weeks reposted the story, commenting Nice dude, and Landry replied Thanks bud.
That moment added an off-field subplot to the weekend's clash as both teams prepared for a high-stakes SEC game. LSU's defense and Ole Miss' offense are expected to push each other, with the stakes rising as the Rebels seek to keep their perfect start intact.
Whit Weeks is one of the league's top defenders. He led the SEC in solo tackles last season with 61, finished with 125 combined tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception. Through four games this season, Weeks has 11 total tackles, five solo, along with a half-sack.
LSU enters 4-0 after a season-opening loss to Clemson and a 20-10 win over Florida before last week's 56-10 beatdown of Southeastern Louisiana. Weeks remains a cornerstone of the Tigers' defense, charged with slowing Ole Miss' high-powered offense and helping to fuel LSU's bid to stay undefeated.
Ole Miss has also started 4-0, with an offense that has scored at least 30 points in three of four wins. The Rebels posted a 45-10 win over Tulane and followed with a 41-35 victory over Arkansas, reinforcing their standing in the top 15 and setting up a climactic SEC showdown.
The 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff will be among the week’s best games, with LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier directing the Tigers’ offense and Ole Miss aiming to maintain rhythm on offense. The defense will be tested in a game that carries both national and conference implications as the two 4-0 teams meet in Oxford.
The matchup also carries a broader narrative—the high-profile personal subplot created by Landry Weeks’ relationship with Whit Weeks—though both programs have stressed that preparation for the game remains the priority. Ole Miss will try to extend its offensive production while LSU looks to preserve its flawless start by containing the Rebels’ scoring pace and exploiting any defensive gaps.
As the teams focus on football, fans will watch to see whether Weeks can impact the game on defense and whether the LSU offense can continue its momentum against Ole Miss’ defense. The outcome could influence the SEC West dynamics and shape early-season perceptions ahead of a demanding conference schedule.