Lane Kiffin falls flat against Alabama as massive LSU hype crashes into reality

LSU fell to 0-3 against ranked opponents this season after a humbling loss to Alabama, despite head coach Lane Kiffin's $91 million contract and what is described as college football's most expensive roster. The defeat continued a troubling pattern for the Tigers, who have failed to perform on the biggest stages despite their significant financial investment. The loss raised serious questions about whether LSU's high-profile spending is translating into on-field results against top competition.