Coverage dated August 24, 2026 to August 25, 2026

Former LSU Player Has 'No Respect' for Kiffin Adding Ex NFL Players

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A former LSU Tiger is incensed that his school is recruiting former pros back to the college ranks.

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Fox News
LSU’s Lane Kiffin fires back at NFL returnee backlash: Blame the NCAA, not us for recruiting pro athletes (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 24, 2026
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Lane Kiffin says LSU is recruiting athletes returning from NFL camps after court rulings granted NCAA eligibility the 2022 class was never told about.
CW 39 Houston
Lane Kiffin speaks about LSU recruitment of five-year athletes, including Dae'Quan Wright (opens CW 39 Houston)
Published Aug 24, 2026
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin explained that the program is recruiting players newly granted fifth-year eligibility by court rulings, including former Browns running back Daequan Wright, who has committed to the team pending a successful waiver process.
Newsweek
Lane Kiffin Claps Back at Critics Targeting LSU for Adding NFL Players (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 24, 2026
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin is unbothered by the flack he's getting for signing NFL players given a fifth year of college eligibility.
New York Post
Lane Kiffin justifies recruiting his former players to LSU after NFL cut (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 24, 2026
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Lane Kiffin is defending his recruitment of ex-Ole Miss players to come to LSU following their release from NFL rosters.
Newsweek
Former LSU Player Has 'No Respect' for Kiffin Adding Ex NFL Players (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 25, 2026
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A former LSU Tiger is incensed that his school is recruiting former pros back to the college ranks.