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Lane Kiffin discusses advice from Pat McAfee during LSU roster controversy

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Lane Kiffin discusses advice from Pat McAfee during LSU roster controversy

Summary

Lane Kiffin appeared on College GameDay on September 5 to discuss his interactions with Pat McAfee amid scrutiny from the SEC. Kiffin considered adding two former NFL players to the LSU roster but ultimately chose not to proceed due to league threats. During the week, Kiffin and McAfee discussed their shared public reputation as polarizing figures. McAfee advised Kiffin to remain focused and ignore external noise while managing the team. Kiffin emphasized that his roster decisions were made with the long-term interests of LSU in mind. The team is currently preparing for their game against Clemson scheduled for this evening on ABC.

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Key Details

•Lane Kiffin and Pat McAfee discussed how to manage public criticism.
•LSU opted against playing Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris after SEC threats.
•Roster spots remain open pending potential future rulings in favor of LSU.
•LSU plays Clemson tonight on ABC.

Latest Updates

4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin commiserates with Pat McAfee over being hated because they’re great
4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin reveals advice Pat McAfee gave him during controversial week

What they're saying

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It looks like Pat McAfee’s next country rap album just might feature a duet with LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin. The embattled coach sat down with the College GameDay cast as the pregame show emanated from Baton Rouge before LSU hosts Clemson in their season opener. But LSU isn’t just the center of the college football…
— Yahoo Sports