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Lane Kiffin’s National Championship Claim and the Emerging Golf Talents

LSU coach Lane Kiffin announced on a podcast that the Tigers will win a national championship, confirmed quarterback Sam Leavitt’s full recovery, and highlighted the participation of golfers Sam Burns and Arni Sveinsson in the U.S. Open, while the Brendan Sorsby saga sparks calls for reform.

Jun 17, 2026

Bob Simmons, Trailblazing Black Coach in Big Eight, Dies at 77

Bob Simmons, the first Black head coach in the Big Eight Conference, passed away at 77, leaving a legacy of postseason breakthroughs, a coaching tree that includes Les Miles and Mike Gundy, and tributes from players like Kenyatta Wright.

Jun 10, 2026

Bob Simmons, Former Oklahoma State Coach, Dies at 77

Bob Simmons, who guided Oklahoma State through the move from the Big 8 to the Big 12, passed away at 77. His career included a standout 1997 season, conference coach of the year honors, and later roles at Notre Dame and Boulder High School.

Jun 10, 2026

Bob Simmons, Pioneering Black Coach of Oklahoma State, Dies at 77

Bob Simmons, the first and only Black head coach in Oklahoma State history, passed away at 77. His six‑year tenure produced a 1997 Big 12 Coach of the Year award, an 8‑4 record and a No. 12 national ranking, before he was succeeded by Les Miles.

Jun 10, 2026

Bob Simmons, Pioneering Coach, Dies at 77

Bob Simmons, who led Oklahoma State from 1995 to 2000, left a legacy of breakthrough wins, player development and a pathway that helped shape the program’s future.

Jun 10, 2026

Terry Don Phillips, Trailblazing Athletic Director, Dies at 78

Terry Don Phillips, a former Arkansas defensive tackle and longtime athletics administrator, passed away at 78 after a prolonged battle with dementia. He spent the final years of his life in hospice care, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped several major college programs.

May 27, 2026

LSU Reinforces Coaching Staff with Return of Ed Orgeron

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.

May 21, 2026

LSU’s Return to the Saban Model Under Lane Kiffin

LSU’s new coach Lane Kiffin is being positioned as the architect of a revival that mirrors the program’s historic Saban era, with a focus on donor engagement, alumni relations and a reinvigorated fan base.

May 14, 2026