
Ed Orgeron Returns to LSU as Defensive Assistant Under Lane Kiffin
Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, taking on a special assistant role focused on defense and recruiting for Lane Kiffin's staff, a move that revives a recent championship legacy.
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Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, taking on a special assistant role focused on defense and recruiting for Lane Kiffin's staff, a move that revives a recent championship legacy.

Ed Orgeron, the 2019 national‑championship‑winning coach, is back at Louisiana State University in a new role, while Brian Kelly’s brief and troubled stint ends in firing. Orgeron’s expertise could be the catalyst LSU needs.

The push to enlarge the College Football Playoff to 24 teams promises greater revenue sharing for schools outside the Power Five, with San Diego State among the potential beneficiaries.

Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, joining Lane Kiffin's coaching staff while Will Wade's basketball roster draws criticism and the baseball team battles a rough season.

Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a perfect 15‑0 season in 2019, has been reinstated as a special assistant to defense and recruiting under new head coach Lane Kiffin, a move that has generated enthusiastic reactions from fans and analysts.

LSU's football program announces the return of Ed Orgeron, who will serve as a special assistant for defense and recruiting under head coach Lane Kiffin, bringing his defensive expertise and recruiting network back to the Tigers.
The new special‑assistant role, running from May 2026 to January 2027, pairs Kiffin’s staff with Orgeron’s expertise in defense and recruiting, while the veteran will receive a monthly stipend and a vehicle.

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron rejoins the program as a special assistant to recruiting and defense, rekindling a partnership with Lane Kiffin that dates back to their days under Pete Carroll at Southern Cal.

After years of separate paths, Lane Kiffin and Ed Orgeron are joining forces again at LSU, where Orgeron will serve as a special assistant on Kiffin's staff. Their reunion marks a notable chapter in college football history.

LSU announced that Ed Orgeron will assist Lane Kiffin in building a roster capable of rivaling Alabama, injecting significant financial resources into the program.

LSU announced the hiring of Ed Orgeron as a special assistant to defense and recruiting, a move that brings the 2019 champion back to the program he once led.

Ed Orgeron is back at Louisiana State University in a special assistant role focused on defense and recruiting, rekindling a partnership with head coach Lane Kiffin that dates back to their USC days.

Former USC and Tennessee coach Ed Orgeron returns to LSU in a new role, bringing his recruiting expertise and defensive insight to Lane Kiffin's staff.

Ed Orgeron is back at Louisiana State University in a new role focused on recruiting and defense, a move that has Lane Kiffin optimistic about the program's future.

LSU announced that Ed Orgeron will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense, bringing his proven ability to attract top talent back to the program.

After a storied five‑year stint that culminated in a 2019 undefeated championship, Ed Orgeron rejoins LSU in a limited capacity, joining Lane Kiffin’s revamped coaching staff.

After a five‑year stint that culminated in a perfect 2019 season, Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, this time focusing on talent acquisition for Lane Kiffin's offense

LSU's head coach brings in Ed Orgeron, a recruiting powerhouse, to restore the program's former glory and reshape its defensive identity.
The move reunites two longtime friends and adds veteran experience to the Tigers’ staff after a high‑profile buyout.

Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, this time as an assistant focusing on recruiting under Lane Kiffin.

LSU's new special assistant brings championship experience and deep Louisiana ties, promising a surge in recruiting and defensive performance.

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron returns under Lane Kiffin to lead recruiting and defense, aiming to restore the Tigers' national relevance.

The university announced that Ed Orgeron will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense, a move praised by head coach Lane Kiffin as a strategic boost for LSU's championship aspirations.

Marcus Freeman blends military‑style training, aggressive recruiting, and revenue‑sharing initiatives to propel the Fighting Irish toward their first championship since 1988.