LSU has backed Lane Kiffin in a big way, hoping he can bring a national title to Baton Rouge. Tigers’ ex-coach Brian Kelly, whose son recently joined Kiffin’s previous team, Ole Miss, gave a calm and clear view on his successor’s future at LSU.

Count Brian Kelly among those whol believe Lane Kiffin will win a national championship at LSU. The former Tigers coach was asked if the new coach in Baton Rouge will win a CFP. He didn’t say yes, but Kelly’s explanation appears to say it all.

Rivals industry rankings place Hudson No. 1 at tight end, No. 16 overall in the nation, and No. 4 in the state of Louisiana.

Lane Kiffin turned college football on its head when he left Ole Miss for LSU amid a College Football Playoff run.

To an extent, Kelly and Kiffin worked together on LSU’s 2026 recruiting class. It finished No. 12 per the Rivals Industry Team Rankings, good enough for sixth in the SEC. Rivals Industry Ranking Ahmad Hudson Jaiden Bryant NCAA transfer portal

Lane Kiffin's daughter, Landry Kiffin and Whit Weeks spark chatter online as their new cooking channel earns jokes and viral attention.

Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Tee Martin will return to Neyland Stadium in 2026 as a member of Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers coaching staff. Martin most recently served as the Baltimore Ravens' quarterbacks coach.