Lane Kiffin takes head coach role at LSU ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lane Kiffin has left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU, replacing Brian Kelly after a disappointing loss to Texas A&M. Kiffin's move is among several coaching changes in college football, with 17 Power 4 schools hiring new leaders for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Notre Dame faces pressure following a playoff snub despite a strong finish last year. The football season is set to begin in late August, with key matchups already generating headlines.
- •Kiffin led Ole Miss to the College Football Playoff semifinals before his move.
- •LSU finished the 2025 season with a 36-17 record.
- •Notre Dame was snubbed from last season's CFP despite a 10-2 record.
- •The 2026 season begins with notable matchups on September 2.
- •Texas programs are prominently featured in the preseason rankings.
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin to LSU, Notre Dame's response to a Playoff snub and more college football storylines
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