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Lane Kiffin Secures Top Recruit, Retains Coordinator
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Lane Kiffins Early Success: Securing Top Recruit Lamar Brown and Retaining Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker
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Lamar Brown Signs with LSU
01:38|Lamar Brown, the nations top high school football prospect, has officially signed with LSU Tigers, committing to play defensive line for his home-state team. Despite recent coaching changes, Brown remained loyal, citing his excitement to play for his state and city, and his belief in Coach Kiffins ability to compete for a national championship. This signing is a significant win for LSU, solidifying their standing as a formidable force in college football recruiting.
Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss for LSU
01:37|Lane Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss for LSU: A Surprising Coaching Change Amidst a Historic Season In a shocking turn of events, Lane Kiffin has left Ole Miss to become the new head coach for LSU. Despite Ole Miss successful season and playoff prospects, Kiffin will not coach the Rebels in postseason games. He was denied his request to stay by athletic director Keith Carter, even after the team and Kiffin himself pleaded for him to remain. Kiffin sought advice from Nick Saban, who emphasized the difficulty of coaching changes during postseason play. LSU has already announced Kiffins first recruiting class, indicating a promising start for the Tigers.
Kiffin's LSU Staff: Weis, Cox, McDonald Join
01:39|Lane Kiffins first week as LSUs head coach has been a whirlwind, focusing on securing the 2026 recruiting class and building a formidable coaching staff. He successfully signed multiple five-star players and hired experienced coaches like Charlie Weis Jr. as offensive coordinator, Joe Cox as co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, and George McDonald as wide receivers coach. Defensive staff remains largely intact, with Blake Baker as defensive coordinator, Corey Raymond as secondary coach, and Elijah Robinson joining as defensive line coach. The swift assembly of a strong recruiting class and talented coaching staff has sparked enthusiasm around the LSU program.
LSU Hires Elijah Robinson as New Defensive Line Coach
01:45|LSU football is set to welcome Elijah Robinson as the new defensive line coach, according to a report by CBS Sports Matt Zenitz. Robinson, a 40-year-old with a strong reputation for developing defensive talent, previously served as Syracuses defensive coordinator and spent five years at Texas A&M, where he excelled as a recruiter. His hire aims to bring stability and continued success to a position that has seen eleven coaches in eleven years.
LSU's Blake Baker Signs Lucrative Contract, Strengthens Defense
01:50|LSUs defensive coordinator, Blake Baker, has signed a new three-year contract, securing his position with the Tigers. This move comes after Baker withdrew from the head coaching position at Tulane. Under Bakers leadership, LSUs defense saw significant improvements in the 2025 season, ranking among the top fifteen in total defense and turnovers gained. The new deal makes Baker one of the top three highest-paid college assistant coaches, with performance-based salary increases. The defensive coaching staff is now stable, with new additions like Elijah Robinson, contributing to a dominant start for head coach Lane Kiffin.
Elijah Robinson Joins LSU as New Defensive Line Coach
01:47|LSU football is set to welcome Elijah Robinson as the new defensive line coach, according to a report by CBS Sports. Robinson, a 40-year-old with a strong recruiting background, previously served as Syracuses defensive coordinator and spent five years at Texas A&M, where he helped develop elite defensive lines. His hiring marks a significant moment for LSU, as he will be the eleventh defensive line coach in eleven years, a position that has seen frequent changes.
LSU Football: Coaching Staff Finalized for 2026 Season
01:34|LSU Football Secures Key Coaching Staff: Corey Raymond to Stay, Defensive Staff Takes Shape LSU football is bolstering its defensive team, with secondary coach Corey Raymond confirming his return for the 2026 season. This move comes as Lane Kiffin focuses on building a robust defense in Baton Rouge. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker also announced his return, and the addition of Elijah Robinson as defensive line coach completes the staff. Kiffins dedication to retaining top coaches is evident, as he missed an ESPN appearance to finalize staff decisions. The defensive staffs strong performance in 2025, ranking in the top 25 for total defense and top 15 in turnovers gained, bodes well for the Tigers upcoming season.
LSU Tigers Await Bowl Game, Kiffin Era Begins
01:32|LSU Tigers fans await new coach Lane Kiffins impact, as the team prepares for bowl season after a quiet weekend.