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LSU Coach Immediately Interviews for Another Job at CFP Contender

LSU Coach Immediately Interviews for Another Job at CFP Contender

Summary

LSU's new head coach, Lane Kiffin, is bringing several assistants from Ole Miss to form his coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker is interviewing for the head coach position at Tulane, despite reports that he would stay at LSU. Tulane's current head coach, Jon Sumrall, is leaving for Florida, opening the Tulane position.

Key Facts

  • Lane Kiffin was hired as the new head coach at LSU.
  • Kiffin is bringing several assistants from Ole Miss to LSU.
  • Ole Miss assistant Charlie Weis Jr. is expected to join Kiffin in Baton Rouge.
  • Blake Baker, LSU's defensive coordinator, is interviewing for a head coaching job at Tulane.
  • Jon Sumrall, Tulane's current head coach, is leaving to coach at Florida.
  • The majority of Kiffin's new staff is focused on offense.
  • Tulane is competing in the American Conference championship and could make the College Football Playoff.

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