Lane Kiffin takes over LSU: Can he bring the Tigers back to national prominence? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When a coach like Lane Kiffin steps into Baton Rouge, the ripple effects are immediate. LSU didn’t just make a hire, they made a statement. With a long-term, big-money contract behind him, Kiffin steps into a program craving a return to national relevance. And LSU fans believe he’s the kind of coach who can deliver exactly that.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKiffin’s known for fearless play-calling, explosive offenses, and an ability to modernize programs quickly. Combine that with LSU’s deep talent pool, and it’s easy to understand why excitement is building. LSU hasn’t lacked athletes. They’ve lacked an offensive identity that can keep up with the SEC’s elite. Kiffin is about to change that.
The big question is simple: how fast can he flip the switch? LSU has playoff-level potential if they can marry Kiffin’s aggressive style with their tradition of defensive toughness. The recruiting bump is coming. The energy is already changing. The SEC West just got more interesting.
This could be the start of something big for LSU and everyone knows it.
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