
Lane Kiffin Named LSU Head Coach, Eyes Retaining Blake Baker
Lane Kiffin has been appointed as LSU’s new head football coach, with reports indicating he may retain defensive coordinator Blake Baker to stabilize the program moving forward.

Lane Kiffin has been appointed as LSU’s new head football coach, with reports indicating he may retain defensive coordinator Blake Baker to stabilize the program moving forward.

Following his move from Ole Miss to LSU, Lane Kiffin is assembling his staff and has set his sights on Syracuse co-defensive coordinator Elijah Robinson to lead the Tigers’ defense.

As powerhouse SEC programs search for new leadership, speculation grows that Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin could be lured away despite his success in turning the Rebels into a national contender.

Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU was influenced by Nick Saban’s endorsement and backed by a lucrative contract, as the Tigers solidify their coaching staff and build a top-tier roster for 2026.

As Lane Kiffin prepares to leave Ole Miss for LSU, debate continues over whether he should coach the Rebels through their College Football Playoff run, stirring strong opinions from media and fans alike.

Langston University has appointed Sam Kohnke as its new men’s basketball head coach, entrusting him with continuing a successful program built under Chris Wright.