
Ed Orgeron Returns to LSU as Recruiting and Defense Assistant
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.
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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.
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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.

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