Alexis Yoder, LSU WireMon, December 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM UTC·1 min readA key piece of LSU football's staff is sticking around to work with newly hired head coach Lane Kiffin. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker will remain at his post in Baton Rouge, per a report from CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz on Monday.
The Tigers' defense took a huge step forward with personnel and performance in 2025. Keeping Baker at the helm of the unit will ensure consistency among a host of other changes for the team.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUnder Baker's leadership, LSU brought in several players to rebuild a depleted defensive line and secondary as part of the nation's top transfer portal class. Multiple defenders left for the NFL Draft and entered the portal following the 2024 season, leaving the Tigers without heavy contributors across the board.
Keeping Baker also helps maintain LSU's dominant 2026 class, headlined by four defensive linemen, including five-stars Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson, as well as five defensive backs.
There were reports the Baker would be considered by Tulane, his alma mater, for its head coach vacancy. However, it appears he'll stay put for the time being and help Kiffin start a new chapter in Baton Rouge.
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