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Kiffin Faces Steep Climb in LSU’s CFP Pressure Cooker

Lane Kiffin arrived at LSU with playoff expectations already attached, but history shows SEC coaches replacing fired predecessors rarely make an immediate CFP leap. Bryan Lazare examines why patience may be necessary in Baton Rouge — even at a program where ten-win seasons are expected.
By Bryan Lazare
May 11, 2026
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Brian Kelly was fired as LSU’s head football coach because he did not get any of his four teams into the College Football Playoffs.

Lane Kiffin understands the expectations from the Tigers fan base.

LSU is supposed to be in the CFP, especially one with 12 teams, every year. The Tigers have not reached the College Football Playoffs since 2019 when they won the national title under coach Ed Orgeron.

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