The Sooners from Oklahoma beat the LSU Tigers Saturday in Norman, Oklahoma in the seasons last regular season game. The tigers from LSU ended their season like last year in regression of their won-loss record and finished the season 7-5. The season ended with the firing of head coach Brian Kelly after 4 years as head coach. His four year record was 9-3, 9-3, 8-4 and 7-5. LSU failed to be a consistent team during his tenure and in fact became worse. LSU ended their SEC record in the number 10 slot even behind the two newcomers Texas and Oklahoma.
It demonstrates how far LSU football has fallen in the last 6 years since they won it all in 2019. Prior to Coach Kelly in Coach Orgeron's last four years LSU won a total of 32 regular season games including all 12 in 2019. In Kelly's four years LSU won 33 regular season games, one more than coach 0. LSU's losing record in SEC play this season also indicates how far the Tigers have fallen behind. There are a lot of newcomers ahead of the Tigers now and coaching is the reason.
So, now it is Lane Kiffin's turn to prove just what he can do to turn the program around. Sport journalists will be no help in evaluating his ability. They tried that in the beginning of this year when most predicted LSU would finish the regular season with an 11-1 or 10-2 record and make the CFP. But they did not even come close. So, between now and next season, forget all you hear about what will take place with Lane Kiffin.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
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