LSU Hires 11 Coaches — And the Titles Tell the Real Story

LSU has officially announced 11 new football staff hires, and the job titles reveal a major shift in how the program is structured heading into 2026.

We break down Chris Kiffin’s promotion to co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach and what that means for Blake Baker’s role within the defense. This isn’t just a title change — it could signal a different defensive approach for the Tigers.

Sterling Lucas is now officially in Baton Rouge after arriving from South Carolina, which immediately raises an intriguing recruiting question: could five-star EDGE Dylan Stewart follow him to LSU? We discuss the recruiting ties and how LSU could benefit.

On offense, Kevin Smith’s appointment as running backs coach and associate head coach stands out. We explain why that title matters and what it says about LSU’s priorities in roster management and NIL spending.

We also react to Pete Golding’s comments following Ole Miss’ CFP win over Tulane, where he praised Charlie Weis Jr. That leads to a larger conversation: is Ole Miss’ offensive success driven more by Lane Kiffin or by Weis? And what does that mean for LSU moving forward?

Staff structure, recruiting implications, and power dynamics — it’s all on the table.

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