Paul Finebaum Issues Final Warning to LSU’s Lane Kiffin: Is the ‘Overrated’ Label Next?

So here we are—LSU’s 2025 season turned into an absolute trainwreck, and the Tigers decided enough was enough, pulling the plug on Brian Kelly midyear. Enter Lane Kiffin, the flashy offensive guru they swiped right from Ole Miss, hoping he’s the answer to restoring SEC glory. But here’s the kicker: everyone’s buzzing with high hopes for Kiffin’s arrival in Baton Rouge, yet Paul Finebaum’s not exactly ready to roll out the red carpet. He’s basically saying, “Show me the College Football Playoff trophies or risk getting slapped with the ol’ ‘overrated’ label.” That’s a tall order when Kiffin’s never even coached a playoff game as a head coach—and his history is more of a rollercoaster than a smooth ride, with stops at Alabama and Ole Miss that left fans scratching their heads. So the question now is, can Kiffin flip the script fast enough to silence the doubters? Or will Finebaum’s prediction come to pass? The pressure cooker is primed in Baton Rouge, and it’s a show I’ll definitely be watching closely. LEARN MORE.