Lane Kiffin dives into a highly anticipated, politically charged first season with No. 11 LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lane Kiffin, the fiery and outspoken coach, is set to begin his first season at LSU, the Tigers' home ground being a major talking point across Louisiana. The coach's arrival was marked by a politically charged move from Ole Miss to LSU, after the Tigers fired their previous coach, Brian Kelly, in October.
Kiffin's contract with LSU is reportedly worth $91 million over seven years. Ticket demand for the 2026 season has surged due to Kiffin's presence, with 98% of existing season tickets being renewed and 40,000 new requests for tickets. Kiffin's up-tempo offense and transfer class of highly-ranked players have been key factors in the surge in fan support and enthusiasm.
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