What does a realistically successful first year look like for head coach Lane Kiffin at LSU?

As SEC Media Days continue in Tampa, each program as well as their individual fanbases are starting to see a clearer picture about the expectations they will face for the 2026 season.

For schools like Texas and Georgia, the belief is that this year - as is the case with most years in Austin and Athens, respectively - is championship or bust, while other schools like Kentucky and Arkansas are breaking in first-year head coaches and are coming off lackluster campaigns in 2025.

One program...