Paul Finebaum criticizes LSU head coach Lane Kiffin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

College football analyst Paul Finebaum recently compared LSU head coach Lane Kiffin to celebrity Kim Kardashian during an appearance on the What A Day podcast. Finebaum cited Kiffin’s history of high-profile coaching moves and the attention he generates as the basis for the comparison. The analyst specifically pointed to Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss for LSU shortly after guiding the Rebels to the College Football Playoff. Kiffin has maintained a significant media profile through his public commentary and social media activity throughout his career. While the SEC is not currently pursuing disciplinary action against LSU, Kiffin remains a prominent figure in ongoing discussions regarding college football programs. The coach now faces the challenge of shifting the narrative by leading the Tigers to on-field success, which could eventually minimize the focus on his off-field profile.
- •Paul Finebaum described Lane Kiffin as the Kim Kardashian of college football.
- •The critique referenced Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU after the College Football Playoff.
- •The SEC will not issue any punishments to LSU at this time.
- •Kiffin continues to generate headlines through social media posts and media appearances.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Finebaum calls LSU Tigers’ Lane Kiffin the ‘Kim Kardashian of college football’
"Paul Finebaum took another shot at LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, comparing the controversial coach to Kim Kardashian because of his long history of drama and attention.
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