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Lane Kiffin’s high-stakes return to LSU as head coach kicks off with a bold digital detox—no more social media scrolling, even if it started as a son’s challenge. Signed to a seven-year, $91M contract, Kiffin faces immediate pressure to resurrect LSU’s glory after Brian Kelly’s exit and the program’s slide since the 2019 national title. His first season includes a brutal schedule: Clemson at home, then back-to-back SEC clashes with Alabama and Texas. Adding to the pressure, quarterback Sam Leavitt—Arizona State’s playoff hero—is set to lead the Tigers in what could be his final college season. Kiffin’s trademark humor lingers, even joking about checking in on his former Ole Miss successor via Ring camera. With big names, high expectations, and a relentless schedule, LSU’s 2026 season promises drama, intensity, and the chance to reclaim its throne.

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