Lane Kiffin discusses Ed Orgeron's recovery since leaving LSU
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Lane Kiffin addressed Ed Orgeron's improved condition following his absence from LSU during a media session. Kiffin noted that while Orgeron is recovering, he is not fully back yet, calling the interim period 'a little bit scary.' Orgeron, who has returned to LSU as a special assistant since May, also expressed a desire to assist the program further. LSU has seen success this season, winning their first two games decisively, ahead of an upcoming match against Ole Miss in Oxford.
- •Kiffin spoke about Orgeron's health at an SEC media event.
- •Orgeron is back at LSU as a special assistant to recruiting and defense.
- •LSU won its first two games against Clemson and Louisiana Tech.
- •The team next faces Ole Miss on September 16 in Kiffin's return to Oxford.
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin says Ed Orgeron is 'doing better' after a health issue that was 'a little bit scary'
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin provides update on LSU football assistant Ed Orgeron
- 11:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin recalls Ed Orgeron’s ‘scary’ stretch away from the LSU program
"Lane Kiffin said on Monday that Ed Orgeron has improved during his time away from LSU, and he declined to describe what put him there. Kiffin was asked about Orgeron’s status in Baton Rouge. Orgeron is doing better, Kiffin said, and is not yet all the way back. Kiffin called the stretch “a little bit […] The post Lane Kiffin recalls Ed Orgeron’s ‘scary’ stretch away from the LSU program appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The former Tigers coach was hired as an assistant on Kiffin's staff in May but has been away from the program since mid-August.
"LSU football coach Lane Kiffin took time to update the health status of assistant Ed Orgeron on Monday afternoon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:46 PMLane Kiffin says Ed Orgeron is 'doing better' after a health issue that was 'a little bit scary'
The former Tigers coach was hired as an assistant on Kiffin's staff in May but has been away from the program since mid-August.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:22 PMLane Kiffin provides update on LSU football assistant Ed Orgeron
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin took time to update the health status of assistant Ed Orgeron on Monday afternoon.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 11:51 AMLane Kiffin recalls Ed Orgeron’s ‘scary’ stretch away from the LSU program
Lane Kiffin said on Monday that Ed Orgeron has improved during his time away from LSU, and he declined to describe what put him there. Kiffin was asked about Orgeron’s status in Baton Rouge. Orgeron is doing better, Kiffin said, and is not yet all the way back. Kiffin called the stretch “a little bit […] The post Lane Kiffin recalls Ed Orgeron’s ‘scary’ stretch away from the LSU program appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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