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2026 can't get here soon enough for LSU

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LSU has a $98 million deal on the table for Lane Kiffin, including $25-30 million in NIL resources.

Glenn West, senior writer for Geaux247, analyzes LSU's ugly 13-10 win over Western Kentucky and its implications for the program's future. He frames the game as a low point that underscores systemic offensive failures and shifts focus to the impending coaching search. The episode centers on the high-stakes pursuit of Lane Kiffin as LSU's next head coach. LSU's offense managed only one touchdown against a Western Kentucky defense ranked outside the top 100 nationally. The performance included seven punts, two turnovers, two turnovers on downs, and a fumble returned for a touchdown. Reporter Wilson Alexander noted this LSU offense has not scored over 25 points in any game against an FBS opponent this season. West compares this unit unfavorably to past LSU offenses led by Leonard Fournette, Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, and even last year's group with Garrett Nussmeier. He suggests only a few current players, like Trevonte' Citizen and Harlem Berry, are foundational pieces for a rebuild. A scheduled meeting between Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter resulted in a decision to delay Kiffin's final commitment until the Saturday after the Egg Bowl. LSU has reportedly prepared a contract offer worth around $98 million, including $25-30 million in annual NIL resources. Ole Miss and Florida are also preparing similar offers in the $13 million annual range. West interprets the delayed decision as a positive sign for LSU, as an immediate announcement would have signaled Kiffin staying at Ole Miss. The host believes the chaotic week of press conferences and speculation could impact Ole Miss's preparation for its crucial rivalry game against Mississippi State. He notes a growing consensus among reporters that Kiffin is trending toward choosing LSU. West speculates that LSU's next meaningful football will be the 2026 team's spring practices under a new coach, not the upcoming Oklahoma game or a bowl. The tone is analytical and forward-looking, blending game breakdown with real-time coaching search reporting. This episode is ideal for LSU fans seeking a detailed, insider perspective on the program's current struggles and coaching search dynamics. Listeners wanting only a pure X's and O's breakdown of the Western Kentucky game might find the focus too broad.

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