‘Playing 2027 NIL Chess,’ ‘So He Lost on Purpose?’ — CFB Fans Troll Lane Kiffin After Report Outlines How Kentucky’s $500K Fine Could Benefit LSU
Lane Kiffin and LSU face an uphill battle to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive after falling to 4-2 with a 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky. However, the Wildcats’ postgame celebration has brought LSU an unusual financial consolation, triggering reactions from fans.
LSU fans have been trolled by college football fans after a report revealed how a $500,000 fine imposed on Kentucky could benefit the Tigers. Lane Kiffin and LSU entered the game with a 4-2 record, but the Wildcats ultimately lost 35-34 in overtime to Kentucky. The situation led to humorous reactions from fans on social media. ESPN's Peter Burns jokingly referred to Kiffin as playing "2027 NIL Chess," while others pointed out that the Tigers might use the fine to pay off Ole Miss players.
Some fans even questioned if Kiffin intentionally lost the game to trigger the fine. Meanwhile, LSU's postseason hopes took another hit as they fell from No. 10 to No. 22 in the AP Top 25 rankings, with PFN giving Kiffin's team an 11.2% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff this season.
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