Lane Kiffin is getting the big stage he’s always seemed destined for: LSU, Saturday night lights, and a roster built to chase trophies, not just headlines.
But his first real test in Baton Rouge might also be his first gut punch.
When Clemson walks into Tiger Stadium to open the 2026 season, it won’t just be a non-conference blockbuster. It will be Lane Kiffin’s debut as LSU’s new head coach—and Dabo Swinney’s Tigers will have a golden opportunity to spoil the whole thing before the Lane Train ever leaves the station…