{
  "id": 13767883,
  "title": "Alarming Lane Kiffin Stat Emerges After LSU’s Upset Loss to Kentucky",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/alarming-lane-kiffin-stat-emerges-after-lsus-upset-loss-to-kentucky",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/alarming-lane-kiffin-stat-emerges-after-lsus-upset-loss-to-kentucky-12553049"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday night, Kentucky emerged victorious over No. 10 LSU in an overtime game at Lexington with a final score of 35-34. The Wildcats tied the game at 27 with a late field goal, then LSU scored first in overtime via a 15-yard touchdown run by quarterback Sam Leavitt. Kentucky's running back C.J. Baxter added a 1-yard touchdown, and Kenny Minchey secured the win with a crucial short run. Despite Leavitt's solid performance of 25-of-34 passing for 275 yards and two touchdowns, LSU's ground game struggled, gaining only 94 yards at a meager 2.6 yards per carry. The Tigers also committed two turnovers and faced seven penalties totaling 50 yards, while allowing 155 rushing yards to the Wildcats' backfield. The loss marked Lane Kiffin's second in six games, matching the four games Brian Kelly lost as a favored LSU coach during his four seasons. Kiffin, who signed a 10-year, $91 million contract in 2021, has yet to secure an SEC West title or a spot in the College Football Playoff, ending his tenure with a 4-2 record following a loss to Ole Miss and Saturday's overtime defeat to Kentucky.",
  "summary": "Lane Kiffin is 4-2 after LSU's stunning loss to Kentucky, and one troubling stat is already raising eyebrows in Baton Rouge.",
  "key_points": [
    "LSU defeats LSU 35-34 in overtime, marking Lane Kiffin's second loss in six games",
    "Kentucky's C.J. Baxter scores 1-yard touchdown and Kenny Minchey secures win",
    "Tigers commit two turnovers and face 50-yard penalties, allowing 155 rushing yards"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}