LSU HC Lane Kiffin’s record vs. SEC hits mark even Brian Kelly didn’t match in Baton Rouge
Lane Kiffin’s first year with the LSU Tigers continues to take a turn for the worst following their 22-21 loss to the No. 6 Texas Longhorns on Saturday night, as his SEC records gets a comparison to Brian Kelly for the wrong reasons. Kiffin joined the Tigers with serious aspirations of making the College Football Playoffs. He was coming off a […] The post LSU HC Lane Kiffin’s record vs. SEC hits…
Lane Kiffin's inaugural season as the head coach of the LSU Tigers is taking an increasingly disappointing turn following their 22-21 loss to the No. 6 Texas Longhorns on Saturday. His recent SEC records have garnered comparisons to Brian Kelly's performance during his tenure with the Tigers, which never saw him lose four consecutive games in the SEC.
Kiffin entered LSU with high hopes of securing a spot in the College Football Playoffs, but his aspirations have been derailed by a string of poor results. After a promising start, the Tigers have now endured four defeats in conference play. Following their loss to Texas, LSU has suffered a disappointing record of consecutive conference losses, sparking speculation that Kelly's time with the Tigers may have been better.
Despite having the upper hand against Texas, LSU managed to score a touchdown in each of the first three quarters, leading 21-12. However, they failed to score in the final 15 minutes of regulation, as Texas capitalized on nine unanswered points to secure a road victory. Sam Leavitt's performance was disheartening, as he completed only 27 of 37 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Dilin Jones led the run game with 19 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown, while Eugene Wilson III and Jackson Harris contributed significantly with 96 yards and eight catches, respectively. Looking ahead, the No. 21 Tigers will aim to rebound in their upcoming match against the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers in Week 12, with the game kicking off on November 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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