Lane Kiffin has seemed to bring a renewed level of energy since arriving at LSU. He has already secured a phenomenal transfer portal class to start his first season with the Tigers on a strong note.
Kiffin is also focused on keeping his top assistant coaches in place amid NFL interest.
Lane Kiffin Avoids Coaching Shakeup After LSU Assistant’s Choice
LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is still attracting NFL teams’ attention, and after his success with Ole Miss’ offense, he remains a highly valued name. His units at Ole Miss ranked among the nation’s elite throughout the last four seasons, averaging more than 35 points per game.
Weis Jr. reportedly spoke with the Philadelphia Eagles about their offensive coordinator opening but ultimately told the team he plans to stay with Kiffin in Baton Rouge.
Weis Jr. is the son of former Notre Dame head coach and former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis. The Eagles’ interest surfaced after the team parted ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, as some sources indicated Philadelphia’s interest in Weis dated back to before the end of their season.
The New York Giants also previously expressed interest in Weis Jr., but nothing materialized.
“This is the second time in this NFL hiring cycle that we’ve seen an NFL team show interest in Charlie Weis,” Louisiana Sports’ Matt Moscona said. “I believe if Lane Kiffin thinks he’s an asset, he’s an asset. And you saw that at Ole Miss when Kiffin left, and Weis continued through the playoff, and he continued calling plays, doing a great job.”
Weis Jr. has yet to call a game for LSU since making the move from Ole Miss. His history with Kiffin dates back to 2015 and 2016 at Alabama, where he served as an analyst while Kiffin was the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator. The two have worked together at Ole Miss from 2022 to 2025, building one of the most explosive offenses in college football.
When Kiffin left for LSU, Weis stayed behind with the PFSN College Football Offense Metric’s No. 12-ranked team, Ole Miss, in the College Football Playoff. Weis Jr.’s offense scored 39 points in the Sugar Bowl win over Georgia on Jan. 1. One week later, his group put up 27 points against a strong Miami defense in a four-point loss.
Weis Jr. agreed to a three-year, $7.5 million contract with LSU last month, which raised his annual salary from $2 million to $2.5 million and included a buyout worth 300% of his salary. That buyout would be triggered if he were to accept an NFL assistant coaching position that does not involve primary play-calling duties.
