League: NCAAF Sport: College Sports Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Tim Tebow praises Lane Kiffin for shielding LSU players from media scrutiny

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Tim Tebow praises Lane Kiffin for shielding LSU players from media scrutiny

Summary

Tim Tebow commended Lane Kiffin's approach to managing media attention as he begins his tenure with the LSU Tigers. Speaking on the 'Bussin With The Boys' podcast, Tebow suggested that Kiffin's ability to dominate headlines helps alleviate pressure on players, allowing them to focus on their performance. Kiffin aims to lead LSU to the College Football Playoffs this season. The No. 7 Tigers prepare for a matchup against the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Tim Tebow comments on Lane Kiffin's media management tactics.
•Kiffin's first season as LSU head coach began amid controversy.
•The No. 7 Tigers will face No. 8 Ole Miss on September 19.
•Kiffin seeks to alleviate pressure from his players with his visibility.

Latest Updates

11:26 PMYahoo Sports — LSU news: Is Lane Kiffin helping his players with constant headlines? Tim Tebow weighs in

What they're saying

"
Lane Kiffin’s way of keeping pressure off his LSU Tigers players garnered praise from college football legend Tim Tebow. Kiffin started his first year at the helm with the Tigers. He began his stint after leaving the Ole Miss Rebels in controversial fashion, having a lot of headlines go his way. Tebow appeared on an episode of the “Bussin With The […] The post LSU news: Is Lane Kiffin helping his players with constant headlines? Tim Tebow weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

NCAAF College Sports