Lane Kiffin sets expectations for LSU's five-star freshman class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin addressed expectations for the team's 2026 signing class, including five-star recruits Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson. While he acknowledges the talent in the group, Kiffin emphasized that incoming freshmen are less likely to have immediate impacts due to the prevalence of experienced players filling roster spots through the transfer portal. He noted that many programs now prioritize veteran players, making it more challenging for freshmen to secure starting roles. Despite his comments, Kiffin indicated that Brown and Anderson are currently practicing with the starters, which reflects their potential to contribute early in their college careers.
- •Kiffin tempered expectations for five-star freshmen Brown and Anderson.
- •Freshmen face challenges in earning roles amid transfer portal usage.
- •LSU signed veteran defensive tackles Blocton and Green.
- •Brown and Anderson are participating in starter practices.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — LSU coach Lane Kiffin tempers expectations for 5-star freshman
"LSU football coach Lane Kiffin tempered expectations when asked about five-star freshman earlier this week.
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