Ed Orgeron, who led the LSU Tigers to a national championship in 2019, is returning to LSU after a six-year tenure as head coach. He now joins Lane Kiffin’s staff. This reunion is notable for college football and promises to create interest among fans in the Bayou.

After leaving the Tigers in 2021 with a $17.1 million buyout following his dismissal by former athletic director Scott Woodward, Orgeron spent time away from the game. His return as “special assistant to recruiting and defense” allows him to hit the recruiting trail due to a recent NCAA rule change.

Kiffin expressed enthusiasm about Orgeron’s return, citing his recruiting skills, especially in Louisiana. “He brings us tremendous value,” Kiffin stated. He looks forward to Orgeron’s involvement with recruits and defensive players.

Orgeron humorously addressed adapting to the new era of college athletics where players are legally compensated, joking about the financial changes in recruiting during an interview with “Bussin’ With The Boys.”

Orgeron and Kiffin’s history goes back to their time at USC after Kiffin brought Orgeron from the NFL to Tennessee in 2009. Orgeron, speaking on “Bussin’ With The Boys,” reminisced about their past collaboration, praising Kiffin’s recruiting and evaluation skills.

Years later, their paths cross again, as they will work together at LSU. This reunion hints at intriguing developments for the Tigers, and their shared experience brings added value to the program.

Tee Martin, a former colleague, also joined Kiffin’s LSU staff, creating a sense of reunion from their USC days. While the past was filled with drama, Orgeron’s abilities in recruiting and defense offer significant benefits.

Hiring Orgeron is a bold move by Kiffin, known for his audacious decisions, making this period at LSU especially noteworthy. The outcome of their collaboration will be keenly observed.