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LSU Begins Lane Kiffin Era With First Scrimmage

8/19/2026

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Summary

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LSU opened fall camp with its first scrimmage of the Lane Kiffin era Saturday.
Coach Lane Kiffin added nine transfer receivers, four true-freshmen and one returner, forming a 14-player group to trim with OC Charlie Weis Jr.
Transfer Dilin Jones led backfield drills ahead of returning backs Harlem Berry and Caden Durham, who combined for 491 yards on 104 carries last season.

History

Historical Context

LSU’s modern resurgence traces back to November 1999, when the school hired Nick Saban; his 2000 squad posted an 8-4 record and won the Peach Bowl, laying groundwork for later national titles. Decades later, Lane Kiffin’s 2024 roster overhaul—fielding 14 true freshmen—mirrors that aggressive rebuilding approach, aiming to restore LSU’s competitiveness in the SEC.

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Story summary

LSU opened fall camp with its first scrimmage of the Lane Kiffin era Saturday.
Coach Lane Kiffin added nine transfer receivers, four true-freshmen and one returner, forming a 14-player group to trim with OC Charlie Weis Jr.
Transfer Dilin Jones led backfield drills ahead of returning backs Harlem Berry and Caden Durham, who combined for 491 yards on 104 carries last season.

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