US EditionWatch Lane Kiffin Hold His First Practice as LSU's Head Football Coach
- On Tuesday, Lane Kiffin oversaw his first spring practice as LSU head coach in Baton Rouge, featuring 54 new players as part of a major roster overhaul following his high-profile November hiring.
- LSU hired Kiffin on Nov. 30, 2025, after firing Brian Kelly in late October, absorbing an about $54 million buyout; Governor Jeff Landry orchestrated the move with a seven-year, $91 million contract offer.
- Kiffin added close to 40 transfers and more than a dozen signees to remake the roster; former coach Kelly suggested the current squad might cost as much as $40 million in player payments.
- Transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt participated in drills despite recovering from November foot surgery, while Kiffin praised offensive line coaches James Cregg and Eric Wolford, stating, "I love the combo in that room."
- Kiffin acknowledged the Tigers went 7-6 last season and stressed there is a "relentless pursuit of greatness" at the university, though he noted "there's a ton of work" to elevate the program to his expectations.
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Kiffin understands 'responsibility' of meeting LSU-type expectations
BATON ROUGE, La. — Lane Kiffin, wearing a white T-shirt, white shorts and a white visor, walked off the field after LSU's first spring practice and wasted little time addressing the stratospheric expectations surrounding his highly hyped arrival on the…
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Lane Kiffin addresses high expectations as LSU opens spring practice under its new coach
New LSU coach Lane Kiffin says his team has “a ton of work” to do to perform like an elite program. Kiffin noted that the Tigers are coming off a 7-6 season and a roster that has undergone a major overhaul.
Why Lane Kiffin highlighted three players on the first day of LSU spring football practice
While Lane Kiffin and his LSU staff overhauled the offensive roster heading into their first season, they retained a few players who are expected to start. One of them is junior tight end Trey’Dez Green, and Kiffin highlighted him on…
Scott Rabalais: Three observations from LSU’s first spring practice under Lane Kiffin
The LSU Tigers held their first spring practice session Tuesday under new coach Lane Kiffin. Here are three observations from practice and what Kiffin had to say afterward:
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