Lane Kiffin was a ‘tireless worker’ his first week at LSU. Here’s how things played out.

The moment he got to LSU, Lane Kiffin began putting together his team. He spent his first night as the head coach in his new office talking to five-star recruit Lamar Brown and several staff members, conversations that took place within a day of a lengthy meeting he had with Ole Miss officials about his future and a messy departure out of Oxford.

A week later, Kiffin has solidified most of his coaching staff, including his offensive and defensive coordinators, and helped sign 14 recruits. Some flipped to LSU, and others wavered during the early signing period but ultimately signed with the Tigers. The timing of the college football calendar necessitated the speed to a degree, and now LSU can turn its focus to the upcoming transfer portal.

“It hasn't been easy,” LSU defensive coordina