A Yahoo Sports article by ZachNunez published on November 5, 2026, examines whether the LSU Tigers are legitimate contenders or pretenders in the 2026 college football season, comparing the program's current trajectory to previous years.
The piece references a meeting between LSU head coach Brian Kelly and Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin prior to a game at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2024, as part of its analysis of the team's prospects.



