Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball FLORIDA IS OUT! Kiffin’s Decision Down to LSU vs. Ole Miss — Here’s What Happens Next
Nov 28, 2025
The podcast dives into the heated two-team race between LSU and Ole Miss for Lane Kiffin after Florida bows out. Insights into Kiffin's recruitment timeline reveal key player interactions and strategic leaks. The discussion covers potential scenarios following Ole Miss games and what that means for Kiffin’s future. If Kiffin stays, possible alternatives for LSU, including John Sumrall and promoting Blake Baker, are analyzed. Get ready for a wild coaching carousel!
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Momentum Shift After LSU Entered Race
- Lane Kiffin's recruitment shifted quickly once LSU entered the picture and made him a top target.
- That pivot changed probabilities from Florida to LSU within about a week.
Early Assurances To Florida
- Matt Moscona recounts that Kiffin gave assurances to Florida and may have signed an MOU early in the process.
- That apparent commitment happened before Layla Kiffin visited Baton Rouge.
Influence Of Advisors And Board Moves
- High-profile confidants and LSU's willingness to wait influenced Kiffin toward LSU late in the process.
- A leaked offer and LSU board meeting signaled LSU had become the likely destination.