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Kiffin says LSU will always have better rosters than this year
Kiffin made the remarks to Barstool Sports' Brandon Walker, and LSU brings back just thirty-four percent of its snaps from last season; the roster is a work in progress.

At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “What LSU’s Lane Kiffin Just Said Should Terrify the College Football World”, with reporting from HEAVY (via Yahoo Sports) and Yardbarker.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:45 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell, Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte.
- BBN covered this story before: Lamar Jackson questionable; Dale Brown dies; Williams' 300-yard streak (October 23).
The real story
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- Yahoo SportsWhat LSU’s Lane Kiffin Just Said Should Terrify the College Football World
- HEAVY (via Yahoo Sports)LSU’s Lane Kiffin Makes Crazy Bold Prediction About Future Rosters October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- YardbarkerLSU GM Confirms New Plan for Lane Kiffin After Previous Roster Strategy Fails to Deliver: 'Technically a Free Agent' facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLane Kiffin told Barstool's Brandon Walker that LSU will always have better rosters than this year's, and LSU is eight games into his tenure.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHot take. He's calling his own team a beta version. LSU brought in over sixty new players and it's still the version with bugs.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHOT. Sixty new players and the coach says wait for the update.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentCBS Sports found LSU returns thirty-four percent of its snaps.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHot take: with thirty-four percent returning, next year he'll finally coach someone he's met before.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwice.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNOT. Nina, that's a bit too harsh, but I love the math.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a seven-year, ninety-one million dollar contract. He has time.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHottest take of the night: print the roster in pencil.
The story so far
- Lamar Jackson questionable; Dale Brown dies; Williams' 300-yard streak · ESPN
- Kiffin says LSU will always have better rosters than this year (this story)
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