# LSU coach used ChatGPT for legal advice

> LSU coach Lane Kiffin reportedly used ChatGPT to justify adding NFL players to his team, sparking SEC backlash.
- Title: LSU coach used ChatGPT for legal advice · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: LSU coach Lane Kiffin reportedly used ChatGPT to justify adding NFL players to his team, sparking SEC backlash. Kiffin relied on AI for legal advice despite…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick/attorney-reveals-lane-kiffin-used-chatgpt-legal-advice-lsu-failed-bid-add-pro-players
- Author: David Hookstead
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lane kiffin, lsu, sec, chatgpt, nfl, college football, legal advice, news, politics
## ChatGPT legal advice
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin reportedly used ChatGPT to justify adding former NFL players to his team.

> Usually, when I would express an opinion about what LSU was doing, Lane would reply with a screenshot from ChatGPT that supported LSU's position, which was almost always wrong.
## SEC backlash
The SEC accused LSU of letting Kiffin run wild as an expulsion vote loomed.

> Eventually, I told him that a guy with a $91 million contract ought to have a top-notch lawyer on speed dial and not be using ChatGPT for legal advice.
## Kiffin's stance
Kiffin ignored unsolicited legal advice but claimed ChatGPT helped him justify his actions.

> Lane ignored most of my unsolicited advice, but I don't think he'll be using ChatGPT anymore for legal advice.
## SEC standoff
LSU's attempt to add NFL players triggered a standoff with the SEC over player eligibility.

> The situation sparked a standoff between LSU and the SEC that's best described as the Cuban Missile Crisis of sports.
## Kiffin's contract
Kiffin has a $91 million contract, raising questions about his legal expertise.

> A guy with a $91 million contract ought to have a top-notch lawyer on speed dial and not be using ChatGPT for legal advice.
## Key takeaway

Kiffin relied on AI for legal advice despite having a $91 million contract.