LSU's Kiffin Draws Backlash for Mocking Beck on Social Media

Lane Kiffin, the newly hired head football coach at Louisiana State University, sparked online backlash on March 13, 2026, with a social media post that appeared to mock former Georgia and Miami quarterback Carson Beck. The post, shared on X and Instagram, featured a photo of Kiffin on a basketball court alongside sisters Hanna and Haley Cavinder, former Miami women's basketball players known for their prominence in name, image and likeness deals. Kiffin's caption read, "Beat them like we did Beck in '24!! Cavinder-Haley Cavinder-Hanna."

The remark referenced a 28-10 victory by Kiffin's then-team, Ole Miss, over Beck's Georgia Bulldogs on November 9, 2024, during which Beck completed 20 of 31 passes for 186 yards and was sacked five times without scoring a touchdown. The post also alluded to Beck's past relationship with Hanna Cavinder, which began in 2024 and ended publicly in 2025 following Beck's transfer to Miami. Beck, who played four seasons at Georgia before moving to the Hurricanes, has stated that his decision was driven by football opportunities, including a reported $4.3 million NIL package, rather than personal factors.

Reactions to the post were swift and varied....