Lane Kiffin on LSU’s Upcoming Season, Recruiting 101 & Internet Trolling

Tyrann Mathieu and his lifelong best friend Tryell McCall are back with another episode of In The Bayou—and this one is special. The guys head down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to LSU for an exclusive sit-down with Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin. In this episode, they dive into the outlook for LSU football in 2026, what it’s really like recruiting in the NIL era, and Tyrann’s unforgettable playing days in Baton Rouge. Plus, Lane Kiffin opens up on building a program, navigating today’s college football landscape, and much more. Filmed on location inside the Tyrann Mathieu Player Lounge at LSU, this is a must-watch conversation for college football fans. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of In The Bayou! 00:00 Intro 01:00 Lane Kiffin on settling in at LSU 04:00 Tyrann Mathieu coming back? 04:50 Recruiting 101 08:00 How Lane Kiffin missed Tyrann Mathieu during recruiting 11:00 Trinidad Chambliss 14:10 Back to recruiting 19:20 Recruiting in the NIL era 20:30 Lane on Sam Leavitt 21:15 Toosi leaving LSU football? 22:45 Lane’s thoughts on LSU 23:50 Lane Kiffin on rehiring Ed Orgeron 27:50 Back to 2026 LSU football 28:30 Legends coming back into the building 31:45 LSU player flying under the radar in 2026 32:30 Social media & internet trolling 39:00 LSU’s 2026 expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices