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LSU must go 'all-in' on Lane Kiffin after backup plan falls through

LSU’s coaching search just became a one-option mission. With Missouri locking down Eli Drinkwitz on a lucrative new contract, the Tigers must now go “all-in” on landing Lane Kiffin.

Kiffin remains LSU’s top choice to replace Brian Kelly, but the collapse of its backup plan raises the stakes dramatically. Missouri announced Thursday that Drinkwitz agreed to a new deal averaging $10.7 million annually, effectively removing him from consideration and forcing LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry to put every resource behind securing Kiffin.

Missouri’s move came amid reported interest from multiple SEC programs, including LSU and Auburn, as well as potential Big Ten curiosity from Penn State. By actin

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