That sparked a formal appeal from the MAC to the FBS Oversight Committee and the College Football Playoff to recognize the Broncos as the official winners, due to improper replay review procedures.Then there’s the human element: new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin.Kiffin drew criticism for his lengthy, drawn-out decision-making process after LSU offered him the job in Baton Rouge.
His eventual decision to leave Ole Miss before the College Football Playoff made him public enemy No.1 in Oxford.
Somehow, the questions surrounding Kiffin have only deepened over time.LSU’S LANE KIFFIN FIRES BACK AT NFL RETURNEE BACKLASH: BLAME THE NCAA, NOT US FOR RECRUITING PRO ATHLETESLSU head coach Lane Kiffin works during fall practice at Tiger Stadium on Aug.22, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La.
(University Images via Getty Images)Kiffin set about reshaping the Tigers' program through the transfer portal, then apparently had an even more unique and extreme idea: bring players who had signed with NFL teams but failed to make the regular season roster back to college football.Obviously designed to give LSU an advantage by adding more physically advanced and developed players, that tactic was immediately disparaged by opposing coaches, NFL coaches and, more importantly, the SEC itself.A war of words and policies ensued with multiple conferences, including the SEC, immediately passing a policy to prevent "pro" players returning to the collegiate ranks.
LSU fought back, even winning an injunction to allow two players, Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to confirm their eligibility.That led to some extreme measures being discussed, including reports this week that the SEC was prepared to vote imminently to expel LSU from the conference entirely.As shocking and extreme as that sounds, it's clear that the SEC wanted to ensure that their commitment to "amateur" athletics remained unblemished.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin looks on against Cle...