Summary
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin successfully retained defensive coordinator Blake Baker, who had received interest from other teams. Baker, who has been with LSU since 2023, chose to stay despite offers, solidifying Kiffin's coaching staff.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin is the head coach of LSU's football team.
- Blake Baker will continue as LSU's defensive coordinator.
- Baker received interest from Tulane and Memphis for head coaching positions.
- He became the highest-paid assistant in college football when he joined LSU in 2023.
- Kiffin decided to stay at LSU instead of attending an SEC Championship event to ensure Baker stayed.
- Kiffin focuses on offensive strategies but relies on coordinators to run plays.
