Ed Orgeron has re‑joined LSU as a special assistant to recruiting and defense, teaming up once again with Lane Kiffin. The former Tigers head coach, who guided the 2019 national title team, will now help shape the next crop of talent.

The move follows Orgeron’s six‑season run at LSU, where he posted a 51-20 record and a perfect 15‑0 season that produced a Hall‑of‑Fame roster. Kiffin, who landed the No. 1 recruiting class in his first year, will benefit from Orgeron’s deep ties to the state and his reputation as a recruiting engine.

With new NCAA rules allowing him to travel, Orgeron can now tour Louisiana and beyond, hand‑picking prospects for the Tigers. The partnership signals LSU’s intent to rebuild the program’s recruiting edge and regain its standing in the SEC.

The appointment underscores Kiffin’s strategy to pair elite recruiters with proven defensive minds, setting the stage for a refreshed Tigers defense and a stronger recruiting pipeline.