'They Are Unserious,' Lane Kiffin's LSU Ripped by SEC Insider After Trying to Roster Ex-NFL Players
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is facing intense criticism from SEC insiders after attempting to recruit former NFL players to his roster. The controversy has led to internal friction within the conference, though the program remains focused on its current season.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between traditional collegiate sports structures and the increasingly professionalized nature of modern college football recruiting.
00:21 Featured Video Urlacher's Son Forces Safety 🤩 Home College Football College Football 'They Are Unserious,' Lane Kiffin's LSU Ripped by SEC Insider After Trying to Roster Ex-NFL Players Adam Wells Sep 10, 2026 In the wake of head coach Lane Kiffin and LSU's attempts to add former NFL players to its roster for the 2026 season, people in the SEC don't have many kind things to say about the program right now.
One SEC administrator told ESPN's Dan Wetzel "they are unserious" when describing LSU.
"It's impossible to deal with LSU right now," the administrator added.
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