Lane Kiffin โis the new head โคfootball coach at Louisiana โStateโค University, leaving his position at the University ofโข Mississippi, multiple outletsโข reportedโ Sunday.The move concludes a โwhirlwind coaching search for the Tigers following the departure ofโ brian Kellyโค to Michigan.
Kiffin’s arrival inโ Baton โRouge marks a significant shift in the southeastern Conference landscape. He inheritsโค an LSU program coming off a 10-3โ season and an SEC West โฃtitle, but facing uncertainty after Kelly’s unexpected exit. Kiffin, known for his offensive prowess and recruiting acumen, previously served as head coach at Tennessee, USC (interim), Florida Atlantic, and Oleโ Miss, compiling a 95-61 record across those tenures. During his six seasons at ole Miss, he achievedโข a 44-24โ record,โค including โฃthree consecutive New Year’s Six bowl appearances.
The coaching change at LSUโ began November 26, 2023, when Brian Kelly accepted the head coaching position at the University โof Michigan. LSU athletic director Scott Woodward initiated a swift โsearch, reportedly considering several candidates before focusing on Kiffin. Details of Kiffin’s contract with LSU โฃhave notโฃ yet been officiallyโฃ released,but reports indicate aโค six-year deal.
Reactions โขto theโ newsโฃ have been swift and varied.Sports analysts have highlighted Kiffin’s track record of building explosive offenses and โขhisโฃ ability โขto navigate the transfer portal effectively.The move also โraises โฃquestions about the future of Oleโค Miss football โand its search for a new head coach.โข Kiffin’s departure leaves a โฃvoid in Oxford, where he revitalized the program and established โคit โasโ a โconsistent contenderโค in the SEC.