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Kiffin Has Made Flipping LSU's Recruiting Superpower

Lane Kiffin has turned flipping committed prospects into one of LSU's biggest recruiting weapons, already reshaping the Tigers' 2026 and 2027 classes. We examine why the strategy is working, how it compares to previous staffs, and which elite prospects could be next.
By Grant Chachere
July 6, 2026
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LSU hired Lane Kiffin to win right away and to set up long-term success, and he has attacked both goals aggressively.

Since taking over LSU’s program on Nov. 30, Kiffin has secured the top overall class for the 2026 cycle, combining high school recruits and transfer portal additions.

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