**Lane Kiffin Questions Reactions to Oregon Penalty, Faking Injuries: ‘It’s Interesting’**
Lane Kiffin stirred controversy this week by addressing the reactions to Oregon’s recent penalty for allegedly faking injuries during their game against Washington. The Ole Miss head coach, known for his candid comments, called the situation “interesting” and questioned the consistency of how such incidents are handled in college football.
During the highly anticipated matchup, Oregon faced a penalty after being accused of intentionally faking injuries to slow down Washington’s fast-paced offense. The incident quickly became a hot topic, with many pundits and fans expressing frustration over the lack of deterrents for teams who use this tactic to disrupt the rhythm of high-tempo offenses. Kiffin, who himself has faced criticism for outspoken comments in the past, expressed surprise at the outrage, noting that such strategies have been part of the game for years.
“It’s interesting to me how everyone reacts to these things,” Kiffin said in a press conference. “Teams have been using this as a tactic to gain an advantage for a long time, and now it’s a huge issue? The game evolves, and so do the strategies.” Kiffin, whose Ole Miss team also employs a no-huddle offense, pointed out that the trend of slowing down fast-paced teams by faking injuries isn’t new but has become more scrutinized due to the increased visibility of high-speed offenses across college football.
While Kiffin acknowledged that faking injuries is against the spirit of the game, he also questioned whether the penalty should be more strictly enforced or if teams should simply adapt their play-calling to avoid such situations. “It’s a tough one,” Kiffin concluded. “The game’s always changing, and we have to find ways to keep up with that.”
His remarks have sparked further debate about how college football should address tactics like these moving forward.