Steve Sarkisian praises Lane Kiffin ahead of LSU's season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed strong support for LSU’s Lane Kiffin during SEC Media Days on July 23, 2026. Sarkisian praised Kiffin's coaching ability and noted personal growth that has contributed to Kiffin's success at Ole Miss. The two will face off in a significant game when Texas travels to Baton Rouge on November 14, 2026, marking their first meeting as SEC head coaches. Sarkisian highlighted Kiffin's innovative approach and the resources available to him at LSU, anticipating continued success.
- •Steve Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin were colleagues at Alabama in 2016.
- •Sarkisian praised Kiffin’s creativity and personal growth as a coach.
- •Texas will visit LSU on November 14, 2026, in a pivotal matchup.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Steve Sarkisian Makes His Feelings on LSU’s Lane Kiffin Extremely Clear
"The final day of SEC Media Days took place on Thursday, with both Texas and LSU addressing the media.Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke about Lane Kiffin during his media appearance on Thursday ahead of Kiffin’s first season in Baton Rouge after leaving Ole Miss for LSU.Sarkisian spent one season on the same coaching staff as […] The post Steve Sarkisian Makes His Feelings on LSU’s Lane Kiffin Extremely Clear appeared first on HEAVY.
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