LSU Snags Maryland OL Sensation: Could This Be Lane Kiffin’s Game-Changer?

So, Lane Kiffin’s journey from ruffling feathers at Ole Miss to steering the LSU Tigers is nothing short of a soap opera—only it’s played out on the gridiron. The guy bolts right before the College Football Playoffs, leaving a wake of frustrated Rebels fans, then dives headfirst into rebuilding a LSU program that limped to a 7-6 finish last season. Now, with the offseason kicking off, Kiffin’s not just dipping his toes; he’s making waves by snagging Maryland transfer OL Aliou Bah, a Memphis native ready to shake things up on the line. Sure, LSU missed the playoffs, but Kiffin’s busy stacking the deck—landing transfers like Zach Grace, Sam Levitt, and Husan Longstreet, plus convincing RB Caden Durham to stay put. It begs the question: can Kiffin’s master plan transform LSU into a championship contender, or is this just the latest chapter in a coaching chess game filled with drama and dashed hopes? Either way, the Tigers are definitely not sitting still—and neither should you. LEARN MORE.

LSU Football is undergoing a complete transition with the addition of Lane Kiffin as head coach. This was after he angered Ole Miss by leaving right before the College Football Playoffs.

Now that the offseason has begun, Kiffin is looking to build the roster. On Friday, LSU officially landed Maryland transfer OL Aliou Bah, per Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports.

BREAKING: Maryland starting transfer OL Aliou Bah has Committed to LSU, he tells @On3 https://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/MRMXEkSAGT

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 16, 2026

Bah is a redshirted junior from Memphis, Tennessee. He didn’t do this past season with Maryland. In 2024, Bah achieved one tackle and one assist.

LSU finished the season 7-6 and 3-5 in the SEC, missing the College Football Playoff. Although the College Football world is still reeling from Kiffin’s actions, he is nevertheless focused on bolstering the roster.

Recently, Kiffin secured Oregon transfer TE Zach Grace’s commitment. Additionally, he got former Arizona State QB Sam Levitt to transfer. Plus, former USC backup QB Husan Longstreet committed thanks to Kiffin.

After initially declaring for the transfer portal, LSU was able to retain RB Caden Durham.

A big reason Kiffin chose Baton Rouge was to be in a position to win a national championship and serve as the head coach of a storied program. Meanwhile, Ole Miss went 13-2 and 7-1 in the SEC.

They went all the way to the Fiesta Bowl, where they lost to Miami 31-27. Kiffin has coached for at least 15 years at different institutions and in various capacities.

From 2007-2009, Kiffin was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders. He was hired by Al Davis at 31, making him the youngest coach in franchise history. committed

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