LSU to Hire Ole Miss Running Backs Coach Kevin smith
louisiana state University (LSU) is set to hire Kevin Smith as its new running backs coach, multiple sources report. https://www.on3.com/news/lsu-ole-miss-kevin-smith-running-backs-coach-lane-kiffin/ Smith arrived at the LSU facilities on Sunday, alongside other members of Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss coaching staff, as confirmed by a video posted on X (formerly Twitter). https://x.com/PeteNakos/status/2002878532737978505?s=20
This move continues a trend of Kiffin bringing former Ole Miss staff with him to LSU following his hiring as the Tigers’ head coach. Smith has spent the last three seasons as the running backs coach at Ole Miss, where he significantly contributed to the program’s offensive success.
During the 2024 season, Smith’s running back room helped Ole Miss achieve program records in yards per play (7.3) and total offense (6,845 yards). https://www.on3.com/news/lsu-ole-miss-kevin-smith-running-backs-coach-lane-kiffin/ A key player developed under Smith was Kewan Lacy, who rushed for 1,366 yards and a remarkable 21 touchdowns, averaging 5.0 yards per carry – ranking sixth in the FBS in rushing yards. https://www.on3.com/news/lsu-ole-miss-kevin-smith-running-backs-coach-lane-kiffin/
Prior to Lacy’s breakout season,Smith also coached Quinshon Judkins,who went on to transfer to Ohio State. While at Ole Miss under Smith’s tutelage, Judkins recorded two consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
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