Lane Kiffin's first season at LSU faces challenges and setbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Lane Kiffin, in his first season as LSU head coach, faces scrutiny following a 32-24 loss to Ole Miss. The defeat may hinder LSU's College Football Playoff aspirations. Kiffin has a history of underwhelming first seasons, illustrated by previous records at Oakland, Tennessee, and Ole Miss. Expectations were high for Kiffin, who replaced Brian Kelly after LSU's playoff failure last season. Despite financial resources, the early results cast doubt on a turnaround in Baton Rouge.
- •Kiffin has experienced poor records in first seasons with past teams.
- •LSU's loss to Ole Miss impacts their CFP chances.
- •Kiffin replaced Brian Kelly, who failed to lead LSU to the CFP.
- •LSU reportedly has a $40 million roster in NIL resources.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin's Year 1 records: Inside LSU coach's struggles in first seasons at Tennessee, Ole Miss & more
"A look back at how Kiffin has failed to win big during his first seasons as a head coach.
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