LSU coach Lane Kiffin uses fake quote to motivate team before Kentucky game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has employed a fake quote attributed to Kentucky's Kenny Minchey to motivate his team ahead of their matchup against Kentucky on October 7. The quote, claiming LSU's defense lacks experience, was confirmed as fabricated by Kentucky Sports Radio. Both teams enter the game with a 4-1 record, making this an important contest for playoff positioning. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, with LSU seeking to bounce back from their only loss against Ole Miss.
- •LSU and Kentucky each hold a 4-1 record entering Saturday's game.
- •Kiffin displayed a fake quote in LSU's facility to inspire the players.
- •Kentucky is coming off a win over South Carolina.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin motivates LSU football team with viral fake quote from Kentucky star
"LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is pulling out all the stops to get his team motivated for Saturday.
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