Lane Kiffin dives into a highly anticipated, politically charged first season with No. 11 LSU

When Lane Kiffin glances up from his desk inside LSU's training center, his eyes are drawn to a large, framed photo of him and his brother, Chris, celebrating on a sideline. The image was captured at Mississippi's Vaught Hemingway Stadium less than one year ago, moments after tight end Dae'Quan Wright's first-down catch sealed a 24-19 victory over LSU. LSU fans can't wait to see Kiffin celebrate like that again.

By BRETT MARTEL