Lane Kiffin reflects on LSU job at SEC media days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Lane Kiffin addressed the media at SEC Media Days in Tampa, discussing his recent transition from Ole Miss to LSU. He noted the influence of his late father and wrestler Hulk Hogan on his perspective, emphasizing a shift in focus from criticism to making impactful decisions. Kiffin described LSU as offering unique opportunities for recruitment and NIL deals, highlighting the program's branding and history. He expressed confidence that leaving Ole Miss for LSU was a positive decision for both himself and the program. Kiffin aims to build a powerhouse at LSU by combining top high school recruits with skilled transfer players.
- •Kiffin is the first coach to lead three SEC programs.
- •He reflects on personal losses influencing his perspective.
- •Emphasizes LSU's resources and opportunities for recruits.
- •Kiffin secured more NIL deals for players than previous years at Ole Miss.
- •Aims to combine high school and transfer talent at LSU.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — With 2 Tampa Bay figures on his mind, Lane Kiffin embraces LSU job
"Lane Kiffin, now the first football coach to lead three different Southeastern conference programs, has accomplished plenty while angering many during his time in the SEC. The LSU and former Ole Miss and Tennessee coach earned a reputation for being entertaining, but on Thursday at SEC media days in Tampa he was, at least for a moment, more existential.
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