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Lane Kiffin Earns A+ as LSU's Top Coaching Hire

12/23/2025

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ESPN ranked the 2025 coaching hires, naming Lane Kiffin, LSU head coach, an A+.
Kiffin previously led Ole Miss and has posted double-digit wins six times in nine years.
LSU transition included a $50 million buyout for Brian Kelly, interference from the Louisiana Governor, and the athletic director's firing.
Despite the turmoil, LSU is positioned for success in the late 2020s, with Kiffin named the top hire of the season.

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Story summary

ESPN ranked the 2025 coaching hires, naming Lane Kiffin, LSU head coach, an A+.
Kiffin previously led Ole Miss and has posted double-digit wins six times in nine years.
LSU transition included a $50 million buyout for Brian Kelly, interference from the Louisiana Governor, and the athletic director's firing.
Despite the turmoil, LSU is positioned for success in the late 2020s, with Kiffin named the top hire of the season.