The LSU Tigers continue navigating a coaching search in Baton Rouge, multiple names rising as betting favorites.
The LSU Tigers will square off against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night, but the buzz this week has surrounded what's transpired off the field for the program. From hiring a new university president to elevating Verge Ausberry as the full-time athletics director, it's been a chaotic week in Baton Rouge.
Verge Ausberry: Athletics DirectorWith the group put together, all focus now shifts towards the vetting process as the program begins narrowing focus on its candidates. It's no secret the top target on LSU's board will be Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin as he emerges as the hottest name across this year's coaching carousel, but the Florida Gators also remain a school to monitor. ESPN's Paul Finebaum believes Florida has the edge in the "Kiffin Sweepstakes" if he were to depart Oxford this offseason. "In the pantheon of worst press conferences by a governor, I think Jeff Landry has retired the trophy," Finebaum "I have never seen anything like it. I mean, it was dramatic. You literally couldn't take your eyes off of it. But that did not help them with Lane Kiffin in my estimation." Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; SEC Nation analyst Paul Finebaum looks on prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. / Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images "I think Florida would be Lane Kiffin's first choice, if he leave," Finebaum added, "Now, I tend to believe he's going to leave. I am in the minority and every time we say this, a bunch of people in Oxford put their pitchforks up and want to fight. "Listen, Oxford's a great place. Nobody's saying it isn't. But I think Florida is a better job long-term.... I think it's unique and Kiffin has always been attracted to it for whatever reason." Kiffin is the betting favorite for the Florida Gators job while coming in with the second-best odds for the LSU Tigers job. This week, BetOnline updated their list with multiple names emerging.Oct 25, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The LSU coaching search has already seen multiple twists and turns with potential candidates Brent Key and Kenny Dillingham revealing intentions to return to their current schools in 2026. Along with Key and Dillingham, the door has been shut on a potential return of Nick Saban after athletics director Verge Ausberry silenced the rumor mill this week. “No way he’s coming back to football. That’s not gonna happen. I think that has run its course,” Ausberry said in an interview with ESPN Radio. In what is set to be a fascinating coaching search for the LSU Tigers, the vetting process continues with the program set to begin conducting interviews as things ramp up in the coming weeks.Five Players LSU Football Must Keep After Brian Kelly's Firing, Including DJ PickettZack Nagy is the Managing Editor and Publisher of LSU Country, a Sports Illustrated Publication. Nagy has covered Tiger Football, Basketball, Baseball and Recruiting, looking to keep readers updated on anything and everything involving LSU athletics.
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