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LSU Football Staffer Makes Move to SEC Rival After Departing Lane Kiffin's Program

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have finalized a deal to hire LSU’s Jermauria Rasco as assistant defensive line coach, according to CBS Sports. Rasco spent time as an analyst for the LSU Tigers on Brian Kelly's staff where he closed out last season as the interim defensive tackles coach once Kyle Williams departed the program.

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$91 Million Head Coach’s Move to SEC Powerhouse Predicted to ‘Work Out’

The LSU Tigers are entering the Lane Kiffin era after parting ways with head coach Brian Kelly during the 2025 college football season. Kiffin has just completed an impressive six-year tenure as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 11

LSU Football Makes Major Move for Nebraska Cornhuskers, Michigan Wolverines WR Target

Pottstown (Penn.) Owen J. Roberts four-star wide receiver Matthew Gregory has ascended into one of America's premier athletes in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with programs from coast-to-coast battling for his commitment.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 11

LSU Football and Oklahoma Sooners Among Top Landing Spots for Coveted Cornerback

McKinney (Tex.) Lewisville four-star cornerback Taelyn Mayo has narrowed his focus to five schools with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers firmly in the race for the Lone Star State standout.

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LSU Tigers News / Tiger Rag / February 11

Lane Kiffin Hires Former LSU LB Greg Penn As Analyst

GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor There is a lot of new around new LSU football coach Lane Kiffin. He signed 41 players out of the NCAA Transfer Portal – the most in the coaching career [...] The post Lane Kiffin Hires Former LSU LB Greg Penn As Analyst appeared first on Tiger Rag.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 11

Elite Safety Target Lists LSU Football, Oregon, Notre Dame Among Top Contenders

San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic five-star safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson has narrowed his focus to six schools with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers firmly in the race for the top-ranked defensive back.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 11

LSU Football Dishes Out Offer To Fast-Rising Wide Receiver Trending to Florida Gators

Ridgeland (S.C.) Bluffton four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson continues his rise in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with programs from coast-to-cast battling for his commitment this offseason.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / February 10

Ole Miss Football and Oklahoma Sooners Sit in Rare Territory After Major 2025 Seasons

The Ole Miss Rebels remain a hot commodity this offseason with the program generating unprecedented buzz following a chaotic 2025 season. Once Lane Kiffin

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 10

No. 1 WR in America Eyeing Multiple Visits to SEC Schools Amid LSU Football Push

New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin five-star wide receiver Easton Royal is lining up an official visit schedule with multiple Southeastern Conference programs looking to host the No.

Lane Kiffin News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 10

LSU Football Enters Unprecedented Territory After Pulling Off Major Recruiting Feat

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers entered unchartered waters on the recruiting trail this offseason after inking the No. 1 Transfer Portal Class in America headlined by nine Top-100 players.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 10

No. 1 transfer portal QB named ‘biggest wildcard’ quarterback in college football

After coming into the season ranked No. 9 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, LSU’s 2025 campaign collapsed into a messy finish. The Tigers went 7–6, and the season ended with Brian Kelly dismissed in late October following a stretch of SEC losses, including an ugly 49–25 home defeat to Texas A&M.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 10

LSU Football, Texas and Ohio State Eyeing Critical Visits With Five-Star Recruit

Gilmer (Tex.) five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara is lining up an official visit schedule with programs from coast-to-coast battling to get the highly-touted prospect on campus.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / February 10

Lane Kiffin vs. Ole Miss Football Among 'Offseason Beefs' That Dominated Headlines

In a move that sent shockwaves across college football, Lane Kiffin made the decision to depart the Ole Miss Rebels last fall for the LSU Tigers head coaching gig amid a College Football Playoff run in Oxford.

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College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 10

Lane Kiffin Makes Major Hire To LSU Football's Staff After Bringing Back Former Tiger

Former LSU Tigers linebacker Greg Penn III has joined Lane Kiffin's coaching staff in Baton Rouge as a defensive analyst for the 2026 season, according to LouisianaSports.net.

Lane Kiffin News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 9

LSU Football Surging on the Recruiting Trail With Momentum Building for Top Targets

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are building momentum on the recruiting trail with the coaching staff in Baton Rouge surging for priority targets in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 9

LSU Football 'Relentless' in Pursuit of Tennessee Volunteers, Florida Gators Target

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers have worked tirelessly on the recruiting trail this offseason after assembling the No. 1 Transfer Portal Class in America last month.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Lane Kiffin, LSU Receive Disappointing College Football Playoff Outlook Ahead Of 2026 Season

One of the biggest stories at the end of the 2025 college football season was the announcement that Lane Kiffin, head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, would no longer be coaching in Oxford.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / February 8

Lane Kiffin's Pursuit of Louisiana's Top Talent on Display Amid LSU Football's Push

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers remain active on the recruiting trail this offseason with a primary focus on Louisiana's top talent in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / February 7

Ole Miss Football Starter Reveals Stance on Lane Kiffin's Decision to Join LSU Tigers

Ole Miss offensive lineman Brycen Sanders paved the way in the trenches for the Rebels in what quickly became a historic season in the Magnolia State. Just weeks after the 2025 campaign, Sanders had time to reflect on the year, College Football Playoff, and "distractions" amid Lane Kiffin's departure prior to the postseason.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 7

Lane Kiffin agrees with list of college football’s best stadiums

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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 6

SEC program predicted to have ‘unlimited potential’ after signing No. 1 transfer portal class

Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for the LSU job on Nov. 30, 2025, just two days after the Rebels’ Egg Bowl win over Mississippi State, accepting a reported seven-year deal worth roughly $91 million.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 5

'I don't really do well with no' - Lane Kiffin gets honest about flying to Knoxville to steal Sam Leavitt from Tennessee

One of the most bizarre moments of the offseason happened in January, when LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin flew to Knoxville to recruit Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt after he visited the Tennessee Vols.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / February 4

‘I Don’t Really Do Well with No’: Lane Kiffin on Why He Personally Flies to Close Uncommitted Recruits

Lane Kiffin does not accept no for an answer. The LSU head coach revealed his relentless recruiting philosophy during his National Signing Day news conference on Wednesday, explaining why he boards planes to chase prospects who leave campus without committing.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Lane Kiffin Has Strong Response To Latest College Football Playoff News

The College Football Playoff announced new postseason dates for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, namely those impacting the quarterfinals and semifinals, as well as the bowl sites for those seasons.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 3

$91 million head coach named ‘supervillain’ after joining major college football program

Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become LSU’s head coach on Dec. 1, 2025, a move that capped one of the busiest coaching cycles in recent memory and immediately reshaped the SEC landscape.