National Championship winning head coach returns to LSU
Ed Orgeron, the former head coach of LSU, is returning to the team after nearly five seasons away from coaching. He will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense under head coach Lane Kiffin. Orgeron previously led LSU to a National Championship in 2019 and has a strong recruiting track record.
- ▪Ed Orgeron has agreed to return to LSU after nearly five seasons away from coaching.
- ▪He will work as a special assistant to recruiting and defense under Lane Kiffin.
- ▪Orgeron led LSU to a National Championship in 2019 and has a history of successful recruiting.
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