Lane Kiffin has pulled a big name ahead of his first season at LSU.

New LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has landed a former five-star recruit. Standout edge rusher Jordan Ross is reportedly on his way to Baton Rouge.

The former Tennessee star entered the transfer portal earlier this week. He has since committed to LSU and will play his former school as part of the Tigers roster in 2026, per On3’s Pete Nakos.

Kiffin has gotten to work straightaway following his controversial move at the end of 2025. And Ole Miss’s exit from the College Football Playoff will see him reunite with some of his old staff.

The Rebels lost a thriller to the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday. Carson Beck secured the result with a late scramble, sending the Canes to the national title game.

“With the Rebels’ season now over, the newly hired LSU staffers who were still working for Ole Miss will be able to put all of their focus on the Tigers,” On3 reports.“This includes offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and running backs coach Kevin Smith, to name a few.”

Jordan Ross Joins Lane Kiffin At LSU Despite Encouraging Projections

Aug 30, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Jordan Ross (Photo via Imagn Images)
As for Ross, the ex-Vestavia Hills star was tipped to be the starting edge rusher for the Volunteers next season, with Joshua Josephs having declared for the NFL Draft. However, he entered the portal after Caleb Herring decided to transfer. Herring, also an edge rusher, has yet to find a new school.

Ross registered 23 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 games last season. Injuries limited his impact, but he made the best of his time on the field.

He’s now set to play the Vols in LSU colors at Neyland Stadium in November.

Kiffin also has history at Tennessee. He coached the team in 2009 before a controversial exit the following year, when he left to take over at USC after Pete Carroll departed to coach the Seattle Seahawks.

He had a golf ball thrown at him when he returned in 2021.

It appears he was after more of the same, as he tried his best to attend the Sugar Bowl matchup between Ole Miss and Georgia.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.