Lane Kiffin era shows early signs
LSU’s March 24 spring report says the 'Lane Kiffin era' is underway — Leavitt was limited, the safeties drew praise, and several new faces got looks in practice (x.com). The snapshot suggests LSU’s spring is focusing on secondary play and integrating newcomers ahead of fall camp (x.com).
Sam Leavitt underwent season-ending Lisfranc foot surgery in 2025 and, per Lane Kiffin, will be limited this spring to throwing and 7-on-7s while skipping full-team contact. (athlonsports.com) With Leavitt held out of 11-on-11 work, transfers Husan Longstreet and Landen Clark have been given the bulk of full-team reps as LSU evaluates the quarterback room. (profootballnetwork.com) Kiffin explicitly labeled Boise State transfer Ty Benefield — along with Trey’Dez Green and Jordan Seaton — as “ultra-elite” standouts after Day 1 of spring practice. (sports.yahoo.com) Benefield led Boise State with 105 total tackles in 2025 and was a first-team All–Mountain West selection before entering the transfer portal. (espn.com) LSU’s offseason roster overhaul under Kiffin included roughly 40 transfer additions, a portal class that national outlets ranked among the top in 2026. (lsutigerswire.usatoday.com) Safeties coach Jake Olsen reportedly rebuffed an NFL opportunity with the Washington Commanders and remained on staff, preserving continuity for the secondary entering spring. (profootballnetwork.com) LSU’s spring slate is scheduled for 15 practice sessions beginning March 24 and running through a final session around April 24, giving coaches roughly a month to integrate new players and settle position battles. (nola.com)
