Lane Kiffin's Villain Act Has Made Him CFB's Biggest Story

Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU is already drawing major attention—starting with legal action tied to recruiting. After LSU’s 51-10 win over Clemson on Saturday night before 102,000 fans, the storyline is increasingly about Kiffin himself. The SEC sued LSU in federal court on Thursday over alleged recruiting rule issues, naming Kiffin as a defendant, and later amended its complaint on Tuesday to seek authority to expel LSU from the conference. With an SEC vote scheduled for Thursday, the focus has shifted from whether LSU is the best team to whether Kiffin has “pushed things too far.” The piece also highlights how Kiffin’s polarizing reputation—referred to as “polarizing” by The Wall Street Journal and criticized by media personalities—has boosted interest for networks covering LSU games this year.