Paul Finebaum Believes LSU Football's Chances of Hiring Lane Kiffin May Be Shrinking

The LSU Tigers are in the midst of a significant transition after head coach Brian Kelly was dismissed from his position. In a further shakeup, LSU's athletics director Scott Woodward was also removed from his role. This decision followed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's public statement indicating that Woodward would not be responsible for selecting the next head coach. Governor Landry criticized the financial implications of recent coaching contracts, signaling a desire for a more successful and economically prudent future for LSU football.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum commented on the impact of these developments, suggesting that Governor Landry's involvement could deter potential coaching candidates, including Lane Kiffin, from considering the LSU position. Finebaum noted that the political interference and the public firing of the athletic director might make the role less appealing despite LSU being considered one of the top jobs in college football. As the coaching search intensifies, LSU remains focused on attracting top candidates, with Kiffin reportedly being a primary target.