Lane Kiffin created LSU's championship expectations. Now, he's struggling to live up to them
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- LSU lost a close game to Texas 22-21, damaging their College Football Playoff chances and casting doubt on Lane Kiffin's debut season as head coach.
- Despite high expectations and significant investment, LSU has struggled with a 6-4 record against strong competition, including losses to all currently ranked teams they faced.
- Kiffin acknowledged underperformance but attributed some struggles to last-minute defensive lapses, special teams errors, and turnovers, while comparing LSU's roster-building challenges to Texas under Steve Sarkisian.
- Unlike Sarkisian, who had to build Texas over time, Kiffin was given a much larger budget and resources to immediately construct his team, raising expectations for quicker success.
- Kiffin's outspoken style and high-profile approach have created an expectation trap, leading to intense scrutiny and criticism as LSU continues to seek consistent wins.
