20 stories tracked · from 6 outlets · last coverage 2026-11-15 · Rising · ranked by independent sources, not by us
CBS Sports argues that Lane Kiffin set championship expectations at LSU and is now struggling to meet them. The outlet reports that the Tigers, backed by a roster costing more than $40 million, are 6-4 with no wins over ranked opponents. CBS Sports says a late collapse against Texas ended LSU's College Football Playoff hopes.
Yahoo Sports reports that Texas quarterback Arch Manning can laugh about throwing three interceptions in a game against LSU, in which the Longhorns damaged LSU's season. The headline also describes LSU, under Lane Kiffin, as being in a difficult position.
Yahoo Sports reports that LSU coach Lane Kiffin is facing fan criticism after what it describes as LSU's collapse against Texas, quoting fan reactions such as "Brian Kelly would have won tonight" and "most overrated coach." The outlet characterizes Kiffin as one of college football's most disliked figures since joining LSU and says the loss may give his critics more ammunition.
Yahoo Sports, carrying a post that first appeared on Heavy, reports that LSU coach Lane Kiffin answered a question about the school's $91 million investment in him after Saturday's 22-21 loss. The piece notes that LSU is 6-4 in Kiffin's first season and says the question was fair given the school's expectation of immediate results.
Yahoo Sports, in a post that first appeared on HEAVY, reports that LSU lost 22-21 to Texas on Saturday night after giving up a two-score lead. The loss drops LSU to 6-4 in its first season under head coach Lane Kiffin. The headline says Kiffin shared his mindset after the game, but the excerpt does not include his comments.
Yahoo Sports, carrying a post that first appeared on ClutchPoints, reports that LSU lost 22-21 to No. 6 Texas on Saturday night in Lane Kiffin's first year as the Tigers' head coach. The piece says the result drew a comparison between Kiffin's SEC record and that of his predecessor, Brian Kelly, which the headline frames as a mark Kelly did not match at LSU. It also notes that Kiffin arrived with aspirations of reaching the College Football Playoff.
Yahoo Sports, in a "Panic meter" piece that first appeared on ClutchPoints, asks whether the Lane Kiffin era at LSU is doomed after another loss to a ranked opponent. It reports that Kiffin's LSU Tigers lost 22-21 to Arch Manning's Texas Longhorns on the final drive and final play in Week 11, and that Kiffin said afterward his team outplayed the opposition despite losing on the scoreboard. The excerpt also mentions that Holly Rowe made a post-game remark about Manning that the outlet calls a "surprising post-game diss."
Yahoo Sports, carrying a ClutchPoints post, reports that LSU head coach Lane Kiffin expressed disappointment after the Tigers lost 22-21 to Texas on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, saying LSU had outplayed the Longhorns in many areas. According to the piece, LSU gave up a two-score lead, and Kiffin credited Texas for executing in the clutch after a play by quarterback Arch Manning.
Yahoo Sports reports that LSU head coach Lane Kiffin appeared emotional on the field after the Tigers' 22-21 loss to the Texas Longhorns, a result that ended LSU's hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff. The outlet says the loss drops LSU to 6-4 overall and 3-4 in SEC play. The piece also covers fan reactions to Kiffin's moment, which are highlighted in the headline with the word "Karma."
Yahoo Sports reports that LSU head coach Lane Kiffin fell to his knees after quarterback Sam Leavitt threw an interception in the end zone, his third of the night, in a close loss to Texas. According to the outlet, LSU needed to go essentially undefeated for the rest of the regular season to have a chance at a College Football Playoff spot, and Texas was in the same position.
In an opinion piece, Yahoo Sports argues that LSU under Lane Kiffin is not a villain but a bust, despite what Kiffin says. The outlet points to a $50 million roster and playoff expectations, and contends the season produced zero signature wins and was defined by fourth-quarter failures.
Yahoo Sports reports that former LSU star Leonard Fournette, who last week criticized Shaquille O'Neal and Angel Reese for walking down Tiger Walk and told LSU to cancel the celebrity parade, took part in the pregame walk on Saturday. The outlet frames this as a seeming reversal on Lane Kiffin's pregame act.
Yahoo Sports reports that Texas ran a trick play on fourth down during a scoring drive against LSU, using quarterback Arch Manning as a decoy. The headline describes the play as coming against Lane Kiffin.
Fox News reports that No. 6 Texas and quarterback Arch Manning travel to Tiger Stadium for a Saturday game against LSU, which the outlet says could officially end LSU's College Football Playoff hopes under coach Lane Kiffin. The outlet describes the game as a must-win for LSU, and its headline argues that Kiffin owes LSU fans "more than hype," referring to a "$40 million playoff dream."
Yahoo Sports reports that Tennessee athletics director Danny White said most of the planning is done for Neyland Stadium to host a College Football Playoff game. The headline indicates White also commented on Lane Kiffin returning to Knoxville, but the provided text does not include what he said.
Yahoo Sports reports that LSU football will face Texas this week, putting LSU head coach Lane Kiffin across the sideline from Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. The piece explains the history between Kiffin and Sarkisian, whom the outlet describes as a familiar face to Kiffin.
Yahoo Sports argues that LSU coach Lane Kiffin's push for the Tigers to embrace a villain role is the wrong approach and that the team would be better served adopting an "Arch Manning mentality" to beat Texas. The piece frames this shift as what LSU needs to get back into the College Football Playoff race.
No. 6 Texas, coming off a road win over Missouri, plays No. 21 LSU in Baton Rouge in a Week 11 game that outlets describe as critical to both teams' College Football Playoff chances, particularly LSU's. LSU upgraded linebacker Whit Weeks to quest
ESPN published an updated 1-32 NFL Power Rankings at midseason, ranking every team and selecting key games for the second half of the season. The other reports in this set instead cover the college football Playoff rankings released Nov. 10, including Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oregon, LSU, and Oklahoma State, and do not mention the NFL.
