Coach Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers suffered a narrow defeat on the final drive against the Texas Longhorns during Week 11 action, according to “ClutchPoints”.
The stunning come-from-behind victory by Arch Manning’s squad prompted questions about the direction of the program and Kiffin’s overall record in major matchups, per “ClutchPoints”.
Following the game, Kiffin expressed his disappointment to reporters regarding the final outcome, as “Yahoo Sports” reported.
Kiffin stated that his Tigers outplayed the opposition while losing on the scoreboard by a final score of 22-21, as “Yahoo Sports” noted.
The defeat dropped the Tigers to a 6-4 record on the season after they blew an 11-point second-half lead, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
Reporter John Fanta highlighted the grim truth about Kiffin’s history in big games by pointing out specific statistics, per “Yahoo Sports”.
“Lane Kiffin is getting paid $13 million annually,” Fanta shared on social media, as “Yahoo Sports” documented.
“The LSU roster cost between $40 and 50 million,” Fanta added, per “Yahoo Sports”.
“Lane is now 15-28 against ranked teams,” Fanta noted, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
“He is 6-19 against top 10 teams,” Fanta continued, as “Yahoo Sports” reported.
Quarterback Sam Leavitt, an Arizona State transfer, threw three interceptions during the contest against the Longhorns, according to “Yahoo Sports”.
Leavitt ran the ball 11 times but finished with negative yardage after being swarmed by the opposing defense, per “Yahoo Sports”.
While the team remains a work in progress, Kiffin continues to build a roster that fits his high-octane offensive style, as “Yahoo Sports” concluded.