Overview
- LSU officially announced Kevin Smith’s hire after releasing video of him arriving at the football operations facility with Lane Kiffin and offensive assistants.
- The move extends Kiffin’s staff reshuffle, with reports identifying Smith as the sixth Ole Miss assistant to join him in Baton Rouge.
- Multiple reports say Smith’s deal approaches $1 million annually, placing him among the nation’s highest-paid running backs coaches.
- Smith has worked with Kiffin since FAU and developed standout backs at Ole Miss, including Quinshon Judkins and Kewan Lacy.
- LSU struggled on the ground in 2025 with 1,275 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, a deficiency this hire is expected to address.