Brian Kelly Says Lane Kiffin Can Win a National Title at LSU
He points to LSU’s NIL funding as the edge that could tip the race.
Overview
- Brian Kelly said in a USA TODAY Sports interview that he believes Lane Kiffin will win a national championship at LSU.
- He cited school-backed name, image and likeness money as the key support Kiffin now has.
- Kelly said Kiffin will lean on the transfer portal rather than develop 18-year-old recruits through the program.
- He argued his own 2025 firing was about results, saying he was let go for not winning enough rather than off-field habits.
- LSU’s past three coaches won national titles, setting a high bar that frames Kiffin’s tenure and Kelly’s remarks.