The Cavinder twins found themselves unexpectedly caught up in an internet whirlwind, thanks to a seemingly innocent basketball session near LSU. The photo in question featured the twins alongside football coach Lane Kiffin on a basketball court.
While the image itself was harmless, Kiffin's caption turned it into a viral moment. He posted the photo on X with the caption: “Beat them like we did Beck in 24!!”
referencing Ole Miss’ 28-10 victory over Georgia in November 2024. This wasn’t just a scoreboard boast; it had a personal twist since Hanna Cavinder had dated Carson Beck during that time.
Miami’s football operations GM, Dennis Smith, quickly responded. Known in recruiting circles as “Drain,” Smith reminded everyone of Beck’s triumphant 2025 season with a post highlighting Beck’s game-winning touchdown against Ole Miss in the CFP semifinals. Notably, Kiffin had already moved to LSU before that playoff run began.
Carson Beck wrapped up the season with impressive stats: 3,813 passing yards and 30 touchdowns, leading Miami to the National Championship Game. The Cavinder twins, meanwhile, were unwittingly drawn into this social media saga.
Kiffin’s track record in the CFP shows zero playoff wins over 14 seasons, while Beck secured three victories in just one season, including a notable win over Kiffin’s former team. One fan pointedly noted that Beck had more CFP wins in a single season than Kiffin has in his career.
As the NFL Draft approaches, Beck is projected to be the third quarterback selected. Meanwhile, LSU’s 2026 recruiting class, ranked No. 1 nationally by 247Sports, is loaded with talent.
Yet, some anonymous coaches shared candidly that Kiffin can be his own worst enemy, sometimes struggling to stay out of controversy. This latest post seemed to underscore that point rather than challenge it.