Story byJeff HauserFri, December 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM UTC·1 min readLSU, Lane Kiffin lose blue-chip OT to SEC rival originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. LSU and new head coach Lane Kiffin suffered a significant recruiting setback Friday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBlue-chip offensive tackle Bryson Cooley flipped his commitment to Alabama just days after the start of National Signing Day. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound standout from West Jones (Miss.), had been committed to the Tigers since July. But the late-season uncertainty in Baton Rouge, including Brian Kelly’s firing and Kiffin’s arrival, opened the door for Alabama to make a renewed push.