Lane Kiffin expresses confidence in LSU star Ty Benefield ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lane Kiffin, as LSU's new head coach, is optimistic about Ty Benefield, a transfer from Boise State, who is expected to play a key role this upcoming season. Kiffin praised Benefield on Tyrann Mathieu’s podcast, describing him as a potential legend for the program. Benefield, the son of former CFL quarterback Daved Benefield, will begin his senior year at LSU, where Kiffin aims to revitalize the team after moving from Ole Miss. Since joining LSU, Kiffin has made significant changes, including adding Ed Orgeron to the coaching staff and securing a substantial seven-year contract worth $91 million.
- •Ty Benefield is transferring from Boise State to LSU for his senior year.
- •Kiffin described Benefield as having 'unbelievable range' and great ball skills.
- •Kiffin has added Ed Orgeron to his coaching staff since arriving at LSU.
- •LSU aims to improve after Kiffin's transfer from Ole Miss.
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — “One Of Those Legends”: Lane Kiffin Reveals High Hopes For Incoming LSU Star
"Lane Kiffin is expected to be the main man behind an LSU revival in the coming season, as the news around his controversial transfer from Ole Miss starts to dim. And Kiffin’s hopes for the new season might be pinned on one of the brand new entrants into the LSU team, by the looks of things.
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