Overview
- Lane Kiffin confirmed late Friday that defensive coordinator Blake Baker will remain at LSU after interest from Tulane and Memphis, with reports indicating a raise and extension are expected.
- Kiffin canceled a planned College GameDay appearance, saying he stayed in Baton Rouge to finish work with players and a coach as he accelerated staff and roster decisions.
- LSU announced the signing of Lamar Brown, ranked the nation’s No. 1 recruit, as part of a class also featuring top-100 defensive linemen Deuce Geralds and Richard Anderson.
- On College GameDay, Rece Davis acknowledged panelists’ CAA representation and rejected claims of agent influence, while Nick Saban explained he advised Kiffin without making the decision for him.
- Saban noted that moving between SEC rivals inevitably angers fan bases, as Ole Miss players and supporters continue to dispute parts of Kiffin’s account of his exit.