While Lane Kiffin continues to make headlines as Ole Miss’s fiery head coach, it’s his wife, Layla Kiffin, who’s quietly become the emotional anchor behind the family’s rising star, their son, Knox Kiffin. The sophomore quarterback at Oxford High School (MS) is beginning to carve out his own football identity, and much of his growth has unfolded under the steady encouragement of his mother. From showing up on game days to relocating with Knox, Layla, has always been present in her son’s journey.

Now, Knox recently led Oxford to a stunning 43-42 overtime win over Germantown, stepping in after starter Drew Dean went down with an injury. Showing remarkable composure, he scored the game-winning touchdown that left fans and teammates in awe. After the highlight, the ever-present, ever-supportive Layla posted on X, “Proud of this guy…#staythecourse.” And this isn’t the first time Layla has shown her proud mother side.

In September, during the Ole Miss vs. Georgia game, Layla drew attention for wearing an Oxford High Chargers jersey to represent Knox. When she’s not cheering on her son from the stands, Layla shows her support online. Her social media is filled with Knox’s highlights and game moments, as she proudly shares every milestone and small victory.

Though Lane wasn’t physically present on the stands, due to his demanding schedule, he made it clear that he shares in that pride. After Oxford’s overtime victory, the Ole Miss HC said, “For a dad, I wish I could have been there, but I was watching on the phone, on the feed, there’s just something that, only dads can explain, about your kid playing ball and going down and winning the game like that,” said Kiffin after the Germantown game victory.

However, Knox’s standout performance didn’t stop with that victory. His recent game against Clinton as a starter continued to justify that pride.

Knox Kiffin’s stunning showcase

The next generation of the Kiffin family is stepping up in a big way. Just a week after throwing a game-winning TD, Knox Kiffin made his first start for Oxford and delivered another standout performance. The sophomore QB led the Chargers to a 33-23 victory over Clinton. It showed not only his poise but also his playmaking ability despite his limited experience under center.

But the most intriguing fact is that it was his first start. He managed to connect on a 37-yard TD pass to Christian Fields and a 34-yard scoring strike to Kingston Gregory. Although before Friday’s start, the sophomore had seen minimal action as the backup to Dean. Still, in limited reps before starting, Knox had thrown for 109 yards on just four completions. It proves that he was ready to leap when called upon.

Aside from his stunning performances on the field, Knox is already attracting attention from college programs. Although he recently announced plans to visit LSU, he hasn’t received an offer from the Tigers yet. Meanwhile, other schools have already extended offers, and with his early rising profile, the Kiffin legacy looks set to continue.