College football fans know Lane Kiffin can surprise people with his choices.
That includes rumors about adding someone like Chad Ochocinco to his coaching staff at LSU. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver has certainly made headlines throughout his career.
Social media buzz started circulating about Ochocinco potentially joining the Tigers.
The reality is different. Any speculation around Ochocinco to LSU comes from a fake social media post.
The post below comes from 274Sports, a parody account. It claims Ochocinco is joining Kiffin’s staff. It’s not real news.
BREAKING: Chad Ochocinco has officially been named the new wide receivers coach at LSU, per multiple reports.
Ochocinco joins Lane Kiffin’s rapidly forming staff in Baton Rouge and is expected to play a major role in developing the Tigers’ skill players. pic.twitter.com/RWxK0ilNQW
— 274 Sport (@274sport) December 1, 2025
When coaches make moves like this, they need to build staffs quickly. Transfer portal recruiting starts immediately. High school recruiting never stops.
Ochocinco, whose real name is Chad Johnson, would bring significant name recognition to any college program. Former NFL stars often transition into coaching roles at the collegiate level.
But that’s not happening here.
The post was designed to go viral by connecting Kiffin’s move with an unexpected name. It worked exactly as intended.
These types of parody accounts often capitalize on breaking news. They create believable scenarios that spread quickly before people check the sources.
