Ed Orgeron Returning to LSU
Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU football as a special assistant to recruiting and defense under Lane Kiffin. He has previously worked with Kiffin at Tennessee and USC, and his recruiting skills are highly valued. Orgeron, who was head coach during LSU's 2019 national championship, has not held a coaching position since being fired in 2021.
- ▪Ed Orgeron is joining Lane Kiffin's staff at LSU.
- ▪He will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense.
- ▪Orgeron previously worked with Kiffin at Tennessee and USC.
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