Brian Kelly on Lane Kiffin's LSU gamble: 'At least you know what you're getting'
College football coaches weigh in on Lane Kiffin's controversial hiring by LSU
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- Trench Life: Lane Kiffin's recruiting priorities on full display in LSU's season opener 247Sports · 4h ago
- Lane Kiffin's LSU Voted As 'Biggest Fraud' in Anonymous Poll of CFB Coaches Ahead of 2026 Season Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- Scott Rabalais: The full Lane Kiffin Experience is finally here. Is LSU ready for this? NOLA.com · 4h ago
- Bob Asmussen The News-Gazette · 4h ago
- Brian Kelly on Lane Kiffin's LSU gamble: 'At least you know what you're getting' USA Today · 4h ago
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Lane Kiffin's hiring as head coach of the LSU Tigers has sparked significant debate among college football coaches. An anonymous poll conducted by Bleacher Report named Kiffin the 'Biggest Fraud' ahead of the 2026 season.
This follows Kiffin's controversial tenure at other universities, where his coaching style and decisions have often been met with criticism. Brian Kelly, head coach of LSU's rival, offered a candid assessment: 'At least you know what you're getting' with Kiffin.
The full extent of Kiffin's impact at LSU remains to be seen, as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
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Questions people are asking
Who is Lane Kiffin?
Lane Kiffin is a college football coach known for his controversial tenure at several universities.
Why is Lane Kiffin's hiring at LSU controversial?
Kiffin's hiring is controversial due to his past coaching decisions and the anonymous poll naming him the 'Biggest Fraud' ahead of the 2026 season.
What did Brian Kelly say about Lane Kiffin?
Brian Kelly, head coach of LSU's rival, commented that 'At least you know what you're getting' with Kiffin.
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