Lane Kiffin explains decision to delete social media apps during the offseason

Lane Kiffin explained that he deleted social media apps during the offseason as he shifted his trolling behavior away from X/Twitter. The first-year LSU head coach told reporters during a Thursday morning Q&A at the 2026 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days in Tampa that he removed all social media apps from his phone. According to ESPN’s David Hale, Kiffin characterized the change as “refreshing,” linking it to avoiding comparisons at the end of the day. The remarks were delivered during media availability surrounding the SEC event, not as part of a game or team update. This brief explanation highlights a personal change in how Kiffin engages online during the offseason, with no additional details provided in the report. The article notes that it would be updated.