Lane Kiffin

“So, you know, we have you know made a decision to recruit some kids around the country, and through these multiple injunctions around the country, which, this is not a first time in college sports, a group of players were granted a fifth year of eligibility, in multiple sports. And through them winning their injunction and entry into the portal, they’re available to recruit,”

Lane Kiffin · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26

Kiffin explained LSU's decision to recruit players who won injunctions granting them an additional season of eligibility.

“[They're] either going to play for you or they're going to play for someone else around the country.”

Lane Kiffin · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-26

Kiffin defended courting pro players at a press conference while being careful not to confirm any new signings.

“So ourselves, like many places around the country, are recruiting them. At the end of the day, you know, because of these rulings, they’re either going to play for you or they’re going to play somewhere else around the country. So, we made a decision to recruit them, like probably most people are.”

Lane Kiffin · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26

Kiffin said players granted eligibility through injunctions would either play for LSU or for another school, so LSU chose to recruit them.