Lane Kiffin Focuses on Clemson Opener, Adds Ed Orgeron
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- Lane Kiffin said his primary concern heading into Week 3 is LSU’s opener against Clemson, not the upcoming Ole Miss matchup.
- Lane Kiffin noted he has “practice” playing in hostile SEC venues, citing a prior return to Tennessee as an example.
- Vanity Fair published Kiffin’s remarks about Baton Rouge having “no segregation,” which went viral and prompted Kiffin to decline a question about his relationship with Ole Miss.
- Greg Sankey declined to comment on whether Kiffin would be fined for the remark, saying “you’ll find out when everyone else finds out” and stressing leadership standards.
- Lane Kiffin explained his move from Ole Miss—where he posted a 55‑19 record over six seasons—to LSU as a “new challenge” based on belief in LSU’s potential, and he added former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron to his staff, highlighting a three‑decade relationship and new recruiting rule changes.
Why it matters: LSU gains a coach focused on the Clemson opener and a seasoned recruiter in Ed Orgeron, while Ole Miss loses a former 55‑win coach whose controversial comments draw SEC attention.
