Blake Baker Stays at LSU | LSU Tigers Football News

LSU’s defensive coordinator Blake Baker is turning heads—NFL scouts and head coaching offers are pouring in, but he’s choosing loyalty over glory, staying in Baton Rouge with Coach Kiffin to chase a national championship. After inheriting one of the worst defenses in LSU history in 2024, Baker’s unit soared to 12th in SP+ by 2025, fueled by savvy transfers and key returns like Whit Weeks and DJ Pickett. With Kiffin giving him creative freedom and trusting his instincts, Baker feels like part of a special duo building something historic—and family was the deciding factor in his decision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d086b5d86055f75