Expect that Kiffin is highly motivated to have success at OM next year in efforts to move up the ladder. OM is temporary for Kiffin as he awaits something better & tries to not burn his bridges in Oxford. Even the OM fans realize his stay there is short term as they frequently speculate on their next coach.
Believe that Kiffin’s ultimate goal at the college level is Bama, except that they & Saban likely view him as a risky & shady hire. Kiffin seems to be one who can briefly or occasionally overachieve at a lower level program such as OM & FL Atlantic but likely underachieve & disappoint at a top level program such as Bama or Auburn that have higher expectations.