LSU is making a notable addition to its offensive staff, bringing in rising coaching talent Ty Hatcher from Georgia. The 25-year-old assistant coach is set to join Lane Kiffin’s inaugural staff in Baton Rouge, stepping into a key offensive role that’s expected to touch multiple areas - with a particular focus on quarterbacks and tight ends.
Hatcher’s move marks another calculated step in LSU’s effort to revamp an offense that struggled in 2025. The Tigers averaged just 5.28 yards per play last season, a figure that landed them 100th nationally - far from where a program of LSU’s caliber expects to be. Kiffin, known for his offensive acumen, is clearly assembling a staff designed to inject new life into that side of the ball, and Hatcher’s arrival is a signal of that intent.
Though young, Hatcher brings a résumé that’s already packed with SEC experience. He’s had stints at Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Alabama, and most recently, Georgia, where he spent the past year on Kirby Smart’s staff. That kind of exposure to high-level programs - and the systems they run - is rare for someone his age, and it positions him well to make an immediate impact in Baton Rouge.
Hatcher also comes from a coaching lineage. His father, Chris Hatcher, is the former head coach at Samford and was the one who gave Kirby Smart his first full-time coaching job back in 2000 at Valdosta State. Ty followed in those footsteps as a quarterback at Samford, giving him a player’s perspective to pair with his growing coaching chops.
While his official title hasn’t been disclosed, sources indicate Hatcher will have a “top role” within the offensive staff - one that allows him to contribute across multiple fronts. That kind of versatility could be crucial for LSU as it looks to establish a new offensive identity under Kiffin.
In the ever-evolving landscape of SEC football, where coaching staffs are often just as competitive as the rosters on the field, this hire is one to watch. Hatcher may be young, but he’s already been in the rooms where big decisions get made - and now he’ll help shape the future of LSU’s offense.