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Lane Kiffin explains move to LSU with recruiting success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Lane Kiffin explains move to LSU with recruiting success
Summary

Lane Kiffin, after departing Ole Miss, has highlighted his recruiting achievements at LSU during SEC media day. He noted that LSU has secured more five-star recruits in a few months than he did in his entire six years at Ole Miss. This summer, LSU signed a top transfer portal class and gained commitments from high-profile recruits, including five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson. Kiffin emphasized the difference in recruiting power between the two programs and expressed confidence in LSU's future performance.

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  • •Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU's head coaching role.
  • •LSU signed a top 10-ranked 2027 recruiting class.
  • •Kiffin secured three of the top 10 transfer portal players.
  • •Ahmad Hudson is among the five-star recruits committed to LSU.
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  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin says 5-star recruiting justifies decision to leave Ole Miss
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LSU football has secured more five-stars in Lane Kiffin's short tenure than Kiffin did in his entire six years at Ole Miss.

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