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LSU Coach Lane Kiffin Cracks Down on Practice Fights
Kiffin addresses discipline issues after six fights broke out in a single spring practice session.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:35pm
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In his first spring practice as the new head coach of the LSU Tigers, Lane Kiffin revealed that the team has been plagued by multiple fights during their sessions. Kiffin addressed the lack of discipline, stating that he had to 'teach them that we don't fight' and go back to the basics of his approach, as many players are new transfers from different programs.
Why it matters
Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU has been one of the biggest coaching stories in college football, as he looks to quickly turn around the Tigers' program. The high-profile nature of the job and LSU's massive investment in their roster through NIL deals has put immense pressure on Kiffin to deliver results immediately, making the discipline issues at spring practice a concerning early development.
The details
Kiffin revealed that six fights broke out in a single spring practice session, prompting him to crack down on the lack of discipline. He stated that the players' 'mindset was better' the following day with no fights, but emphasized the need to 'go back to the beginning of everything' in terms of teaching his approach, especially with so many new transfer players on the roster.
- Last week, Kiffin oversaw his first spring practice with the LSU Tigers.
- On Tuesday, Kiffin addressed the multiple fights that occurred during the spring practice sessions.
The players
Lane Kiffin
The new head coach of the LSU Tigers, who previously served as the head coach at Ole Miss.
LSU Tigers
The college football team that Kiffin is now leading, known for their passionate fanbase and high expectations.
What they’re saying
“I think their mindset was better. You're here to coach. You're not gonna walk in and everything is how you want it to be. That's just part of the process. We had no fights today and we had like six fights the other day.”
— Lane Kiffin, Head Coach, LSU Tigers
“It takes what it takes to win no matter what you're paying him. And then they go and they spend $40 million on the roster, whatever the official number is. They've spent a ton of money on this roster because they want to flip it fast and they want to win really quickly. I'm moderately to highly convinced that he'll win a national title there.”
— Josh Pate, Analyst, The Josh Pate College Football Show
What’s next
Kiffin will continue to work on instilling discipline and his desired culture with the LSU team as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Tigers' high-profile roster overhaul and Kiffin's reputation for quickly turning around programs will make their progress closely watched by the college football world.
The takeaway
Kiffin's early challenges in establishing discipline at LSU highlight the difficulties of quickly integrating a roster overhaul, even with significant financial resources. The new coach's ability to mold the team's mindset and culture will be crucial to the Tigers' success in the upcoming season.
