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Golding Buys Kiffin’s Home, Targets SEC Title

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pete Golding bought a house from Lane Kiffin after Kiffin signed a $91 million, seven-year LSU contract.
Golding told quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy to Google “Lane Kiffin,” and both stayed, with Chambliss earning a sixth year of eligibility and Lacy signing after a 3 a.m. call.
Golding expects an SEC title and a second straight CFP berth and noted Ole Miss will host LSU on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

In November 1999 LSU hired Nick Saban, who guided the Tigers to their first BCS national championship in 2003, establishing a template for lucrative, long-term SEC coaching contracts. After Lane Kiffin’s 2025 departure, defensive coordinator Pete Golding assumed the LSU head-coaching role and pledged an SEC title and a second CFP berth, echoing the high-stakes expectations set by Saban’s era.

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Story summary

Pete Golding bought a house from Lane Kiffin after Kiffin signed a $91 million, seven-year LSU contract.
Golding told quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy to Google “Lane Kiffin,” and both stayed, with Chambliss earning a sixth year of eligibility and Lacy signing after a 3 a.m. call.
Golding expects an SEC title and a second straight CFP berth and noted Ole Miss will host LSU on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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