Lane Kiffin expected to boost LSU's offense in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Lane Kiffin joins LSU football as head coach, aiming to revitalize the team's offense for the upcoming 2026 season. Kiffin, who previously led an explosive offense at Ole Miss, is tasked with restoring big plays that were absent from LSU's game in 2025. Under Kiffin, Ole Miss ranked first in the nation for 20+ yard plays during his tenure, which leaves fans hopeful for similar success in Baton Rouge. LSU's offense has struggled, especially with questions surrounding the run game, making Kiffin's approach essential this fall.
- •Lane Kiffin becomes head coach of LSU football for 2026.
- •Kiffin's Ole Miss offense was highly ranked in explosive plays.
- •LSU struggled with offensive output in 2025.
- •Kiffin aims to improve LSU's air attack amid run game concerns.
- •Top-10 rankings in explosive plays are part of Kiffin's history.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Why LSU football will be CFB's most explosive offense under Lane Kiffin
"Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss offense was always among the most explosive in the country. That's good news for LSU football in 2026.
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