{
  "id": 3102892,
  "title": "Former Saints rookie reunites with his old college coach on LSU Tigers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/former-saints-rookie-reunites-with-his-old-college-coach-on-lsu-tigers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T20:17:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-saints-rookie-reunites-old-201717472.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is set to transfer from Ole Miss to the LSU Tigers, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Harris, a former Ole Miss standout, secured another year of eligibility in a Louisiana court last week, allowing him to return for the 2026 season. However, instead of heading back to Oxford, Louisiana, Harris will be joining his former coach, Lane Kiffin, at LSU.\n\nA vocal critic of Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss to LSU, Harris criticized his old coach at the NFL Scouting Combine podium in February. He stated that Kiffin assured them Kiffin wouldn't leave while they focused on their performance. Harris' disappointment was clear when Kiffin ultimately left without notice, causing him to quit on his former team on the eve of the College Football Playoff tournament.\n\nNow, Harris and Kiffin are expected to reunite, with Harris' loyalty to LSU mending the fences that had been strained. The situation's outcome for the NFL remains unclear, as players returning to college this season may be eligible for the 2027 draft or treated like any other street free agent. With countless Saints fans also supporting LSU, it will be fascinating to see how Harris adapts to his new environment as he strives to recover in the fall.",
  "summary": "Zxavian Harris was critical of Lane Kiffin's jump from Ole Miss to LSU, but he's reportedly transferring after an extended look with the Saints.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zxavian Harris transfers from Ole Miss to LSU Tigers.",
    "Reunites with former coach Lane Kiffin at LSU.",
    "Criticized Kiffin at NFL Scouting Combine in February."
  ],
  "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."
}