Summary
Lane Kiffin, the new head coach for the LSU Tigers, had been working to bring in a top quarterback through the college football transfer portal. However, quarterback Michael Van Buren, who previously played for LSU, has committed to the University of South Florida. Kiffin is now under pressure to secure another skilled quarterback for his team.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin recently became the head coach of the LSU Tigers, leaving his position at Ole Miss.
- Lane Kiffin is actively seeking to recruit players through the transfer portal, a system that allows college athletes to switch schools.
- Michael Van Buren, who played for LSU and is a quarterback, has committed to the University of South Florida.
- Van Buren played in 12 games for LSU, racking up 2,896 passing yards and 19 touchdowns.
- The transfer portal will close on January 16, 2026, limiting the time frame for recruitment.
- Another player, Demond Williams, is facing restrictions from his current team, Washington, which claims he has a contract preventing him from transferring.
- Sam Leavitt, another quarterback, is also considering his transfer options, with a possible visit to Tennessee.
- LSU needs to find a new quarterback before the transfer portal deadline.
