Lane Kiffin prepares for debut as new LSU football head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Lane Kiffin has officially transitioned to his new role as head coach at LSU, moving to Baton Rouge to begin his latest tenure. While media speculation frequently centers on his personal life, Kiffin is not currently remarried following his 2016 divorce from Layla. Reports indicate the pair maintains a close relationship and that Layla is expected to reside in Baton Rouge as the family settles into the area. Kiffin, who has spoken publicly about his sobriety and recent personal growth, arrives at LSU after his previous stint at Ole Miss. The Kiffin family remains active in sports, with daughter Presley playing volleyball at USC and son Knox playing high school football in Oxford. Kiffin now turns his attention to the upcoming season as the university officially transitions to his leadership.
- •Lane Kiffin is currently not married.
- •Kiffin and his ex-wife Layla share three children.
- •Layla plans to relocate to Baton Rouge with the family.
- •Kiffin has reported more than four years of sobriety.
- •The coach is transitioning to his new position leading the LSU football program.
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