> At a Glance
> – Lane Kiffin and ex-wife Layla appear reconciled in 2025 after divorcing in 2016
> – Layla now attends his games and joined him at LSU introduction
> – Former Ole Miss coach shocked fans by taking rival LSU job in late 2025
> – Why it matters: High-profile coaching moves and family reunions shape SEC storylines
Lane Kiffin’s jump from Ole Miss to LSU stunned the SEC, but the real buzz centers on the woman back at his side-ex-wife Layla Kiffin-nearly a decade after their divorce.
From Florida Roots to SEC Spotlight
Layla Reaves grew up in a football household. Her father, John Reaves, set passing records as a Florida Gators quarterback and played 11 NFL seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
She followed her parents to the University of Florida, joined Zeta Tau Alpha, and later worked for the Buccaneers. There she met Lane while his father, Monte Kiffin, coordinated the defense.
Marriage, Three Kids, and a 2016 Split
The couple wed in the early 2000s and had:
- Landry (born 2004)
- Presley (born 2006)
- Monte Knox (born 2009)
When Lane became Alabama’s offensive coordinator in 2016, Layla stayed in Los Angeles with the children. The pair announced their mutual divorce that February.
> “We are fully committed to our kids’ future being our No. 1 priority,” Lane said in a statement.
A 2025 Reunion
By 2020, Lane had moved to Ole Miss and the kids gradually followed. Landry enrolled at the university, Knox attended high school nearby, and Presley headed to USC for volleyball.
In January 2025, Lane posted a birthday hug photo with Layla. Months later he shared a heart-hand picture captioned “Ride or die ♥️,” prompting daughter Landry to comment “Omg.”
Layla has since been spotted at his games and stood with him when he was introduced as LSU’s head coach in November 2025-a move that rocked the SEC.
Key Takeaways
- Layla Kiffin, daughter of NFL quarterback John Reaves, returned to Lane’s sideline in 2025
- The couple’s three children span California, Mississippi, and Louisiana schools
- Lane’s switch from Ole Miss to rival LSU intensifies one of college football’s biggest feuds
- Their apparent reconciliation adds a personal subplot to the coaching carousel drama
