Lane Kiffin And LSU's Whit Weeks: Latter Is Ole Miss Coach's Daughter, Landry's Boyfriend

Landry Kiffin and her boyfriend, Whit Weeks, have taken over the internet due to their dating confirmation. What made the couple go viral is their professional commitments and the timing of the relationship announcement. The two are part of rival football teams, and they made their relationship public, just days before the two teams were scheduled to lock horns on the field. Amid that, there's ongoing speculation that Landry's father, Lane Kiffin, may be moving from her team to her boyfriend's as a coach, generating immense buzz online.

Who is Whit Weeks, Landry Kiffin's boyfriend?

Whit Weeks is a prominent American college football linebacker for the LSU Tigers. He is known for being a key defensive player, earning First-Team All-SEC honours in 2024. Whit Weeks is the middle brother of West and Zach, who all play for LSU, a rare occurrence in college football. He recorded a career-high 18 tackles in a game against Ole Miss in 2024, earning SEC Defensive Player of the Week honours twice that season. Whit has been dealing with a broken ankle injury in the latter part of the 2025 season, but has recently returned to the field, having almost recovered.

Whit Weeks' Netflix debut through SEC Football: Any Given Saturday

Whit Weeks made his Netflix debut in the sports docuseries, SEC Football: Any Given Saturday, which premiered on the OTT platform on August 5, 2025. The series followed ten Southeastern Conference (SEC) football programs during the 2024 season, providing behind-the-scenes access. Weeks, an LSU linebacker, was prominently featured in segments about his team and drew notable attention for his candid interviews. Beyond the professional sphere, he is currently making headlines for his relationship with Landry Kiffin and his dynamics with Landry's father, Lane Kiffin.

Whit Weeks and Landry Kiffin's relationship announcement

Landry Kiffin, the daughter of Ole Miss head coach, Lane Kiffin, confirmed her relationship with LSU linebacker, Whit Weeks on Instagram on September 22, 2025. The announcement broke the internet and made it to the SEC discussion forums due to the fierce rivalry between the two schools. Notably, the announcement came just days before the highly anticipated LSU vs. Ole Miss football game, which generated widespread media and fan reaction. Landry Kiffin made the relationship Insta-official by posting a cuddled-up photo with the caption "happy." Whit Weeks playfully commented, "Nice dude," on the post and later reshared it in his own Instagram Story.

How did Lane Kiffin get dragged into Whit Weeks and Landry Kiffin's drama?

The Whit Weeks and Landry Kiffin's rivals-to-lovers drama was intensified by ongoing speculation that Lane Kiffin might leave Ole Miss to become LSU's head coach. Landry's public support for Whit and sightings at LSU events, including a children's hospital charity event in Baton Rouge, were interpreted by fans and media as a sign that she preferred a move to LSU, which could influence her father's decision. Both Landry and Lane Kiffin are active on social media. The first time the fans got a glimpse of the dynamics of Lane, Whit, and Landry was when the former playfully commented on his daughter's relationship announcement post with a sports-betting joke, "Take the over."

Lane's joke, added to his daughter Landry's dating buzz and team-switch speculation, further fueled public discussion and media coverage. Regarding his move from Ole Miss to LSU, the College football coach is set to announce his decision today, November 30, 2025. Latest reports indicate LSU has offered Lane a lucrative seven-year deal worth nearly USD 100 million, and sources within LSU are "very confident" Lane will accept the offer.

What are your thoughts on Landry Kiffin and Whit Weeks' relationship amid the Lane Kiffin drama? Let us know.

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