The Lane Kiffin Texas Bowl “Controversy” Is Absolute Nonsense
The Lane Kiffin Texas Bowl “Controversy” Is Absolute Nonsense  
Podcast: Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball
Published On: Mon Dec 29 2025
Description: The internet erupted after Lane Kiffin left the Texas Bowl early — but the outrage is wildly overblown.In this episode, we provide the context and receipts, detailing how multiple head coaches have made the exact same post-bowl decision without facing any backlash. If critics want to go after Lane Kiffin, that’s their prerogative — but this isn’t the hill to die on.Once the noise is stripped away, the focus shifts to what actually matters: LSU football.We break down Pro Football Focus grades from LSU’s 38-35 loss to Houston, including a huge performance from quarterback Michael Van Buren and encouraging signs from several young defenders. Dashawn Spears and Davhon Keys both flashed the kind of upside that should have LSU fans excited about what’s coming next.📊 PFF grades and film notes🔥 Separating real criticism from manufactured outrage🔮 What the Texas Bowl revealed about LSU’s futureSubscribe, rate, and review for daily LSU football coverage, portal news, recruiting updates, and film-driven analysis.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.