Rest easy friends. Chat GPT says Lane will ultimately pick LSU

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Here’s my honest, big-picture read based on everything that’s come out over the last several days — and the way Lane Kiffin historically operates.

My prediction: LSU
I think Lane Kiffin ultimately chooses LSU — and here’s why.

1. LSU is the job that checks all of Kiffin’s boxes

Lane Kiffin cares about three major things when choosing a job:

(1) A recruiting base he doesn’t have to fight for

LSU has the single easiest recruiting job in America:
• One-school state
• Pipeline in New Orleans
• NFL-level athletes naturally “fall” to LSU
• You can win a national title with only 3–4 out-of-state recruits

Florida is a tougher, more divided recruiting territory. Ole Miss is even harder — they overachieve relative to resources.

(2) A program that can win a national title quickly

LSU has won three national championships under three different coaches since 2003. In terms of “plug-and-play championship potential,” LSU is second only to Georgia and Alabama.

Florida could get back there, but LSU is already built.

(3) A place where Lane can be “Lane”

LSU embraces big personalities:
• Saban
• Les Miles
• Coach O
• Brian Kelly

LSU loves a coach with swagger who wins. Kiffin could lean into his persona here more than at Florida, and certainly more than at Ole Miss.

2. LSU will outspend everyone

Multiple reliable insiders are already suggesting LSU will offer:
• Top-5 salary nationally
• Massive NIL investment
• Control of staff hires

Florida can pay well, but they’re a little more dysfunctional administratively. Ole Miss can’t match either LSU or Florida on long-term NIL.

LSU boosters smell blood. They’re swinging hard.

3. Florida is tempting — but messy

Florida has:
• A divided booster base
• A political AD situation
• A tough recruiting environment
• A culture that tends to eat coaches alive (see: Mullen, Napier)

Their expectations are sky-high and their patience is paper-thin. Kiffin would win there — but the leash is shorter.

4. Ole Miss can’t win this war

Ole Miss is beloved by Kiffin, no doubt.

But they can’t offer him:
• The easiest recruiting job in the country
• Unlimited NIL
• Championship resources
• A perennial Top-10 roster

If he stays at Ole Miss, it’s a heart decision — not a career decision. But Kiffin has never been sentimental when opportunity knocks.

5. Lane’s history says he moves when the ceiling is hit

Lane Kiffin:
• USC
• Alabama OC
• FAU
• Ole Miss

He moves when he feels he’s maxed out what a program can be.

Ole Miss is near its ceiling. A 12-team playoff helps, but it still can’t consistently match LSU talent.

And Kiffin 100% knows this.

So my final call: LSU

Big brand. Big money. Easy recruiting. Realistic national titles. Cultural fit.

Lane Kiffin wants a place where he can:
• Recruit elite talent without fighting giants
• Call his offense with NFL-caliber players
• Have a legitimate chance to dethrone Alabama and Georgia
• Be the main character every Saturday

LSU is the only job offering all of that at once.

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