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Lane Kiffin falls flat against Alabama as massive LSU hype crashes into reality
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- LSU, coached by Lane Kiffin, suffered a 31-13 loss to No. 5 Alabama, marking Kiffin’s sixth consecutive defeat against the Crimson Tide and highlighting struggles against top-ranked teams.
- Despite a $91 million contract and having the most expensive roster in college football, LSU has underperformed in high-stakes games, holding a 0-3 record against CFP-ranked opponents this season.
- LSU’s offense, a key aspect of Kiffin’s coaching identity, was stifled by Alabama’s defense, with poor metrics in yards per play, EPA per play, and explosive play rate, revealing a lack of adaptability against elite competition.
- The Tigers face a challenging path ahead with two more games against ranked teams, Texas and Tennessee, and risk finishing with a disappointing 1-4 record against top 25 opponents despite an overall 8-4 season projection.
- Recruiting challenges loom as top Louisiana prospects are leaving the state, including quarterback Elijah Haven choosing Washington State over LSU, signaling potential rebuilding difficulties for Kiffin’s program moving forward.
