Lane Kiffin has strengthened his LSU staff by hiring Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith, even as key players and staff departures challenge the Tigers’ roster and coaching stability.
LSU football continued its strong recruiting surge by securing five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson, a top national football prospect and elite basketball talent.
LSU added former Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, one of the highest-rated offensive linemen in the 2026 transfer portal, to bolster Lane Kiffin’s roster.
LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin continues to dominate the transfer portal, securing Colorado’s star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton to bolster the Tigers’ roster.
With quarterback Garrett Nussmeier listed as doubtful for this week’s game, LSU is expected to turn to backup Michael Van Buren against Western Kentucky, continuing a tumultuous 2025 season.
LSU will start Michael Van Buren at quarterback against Oklahoma as the Tigers navigate injuries and the lingering fallout from Lane Kiffin’s uncertain future.