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Lane Kiffin Makes Public Pitch to Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed as LSU Rebuild Begins

Marcel Reed reiterates his plan to stay at Texas A&M despite the LSU coach’s overture.

Overview

  • Lane Kiffin amplified a podcast clip and tweeted “#ComeToTheBoot @RGIII Great offense for a QB!!!” in a direct pitch to Marcel Reed.
  • Reed said on Robert Griffin III’s show that he will return to College Station for 2026 and sees no reason to leave the Aggies.
  • Texas A&M legend Johnny Manziel pushed back on Kiffin’s approach, posting, “My brotha Marcel Reed owns the boot. We’ll see ya next year though.”
  • Kiffin recently left Ole Miss for LSU on a reported seven-year, $91 million deal and has begun assembling his 2026 staff.
  • Roster turnover is underway at LSU, with quarterback Ju’Juan Johnson announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal.