LSU football prepares for season under Lane Kiffin amid eligibility disputes

LSU football is gearing up for the start of the season as the Tigers train under new head coach Lane Kiffin, with practices ongoing at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bold predictions for Kiffin's first year have emerged, while off the field, a lawsuit concerning NCAA eligibility rules is being amended to challenge a new SEC policy affecting 13 athletes, including transfer Mark Mitchell. With anticipation building for the upcoming games, LSU also celebrates the achievement of 17 gymnasts named to the 2026 WCGA Scholastic All-America Team.

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