"LSU football is doomed," "Drake Curse in 2026 CONFIRMED": CFB fans react as Lane Kiffin gets spoilt by Canadian rapper with custom Nocta merch

Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake, gifted Lane Kiffin some custom Nocta merch. The Canadian rapper is tapped into Kiffin's LSU Tigers for the 2026 college football season.

College football fans caught wind of the news and took to X (formerly Twitter) to give their two cents.

A fan said, "LSU football is doomed."

Another added, "Drake Curse in 2026 CONFIRMED."

One wrote, "Damn it Lane! Smh…this is a major no no! Just say thanks but no thanks and keep it pushing!"

Some fans reacted more positively.

One said, "This is why you come to LSU - everything is done with swagger. Just different."

Another wrote, "OVO KIFFIN."

One chimed in, saying, "I’m dripped in LSU merch next season."

A common sentiment around the fan base is concern about the infamous "Drake Curse". The Drake Curse is a sports curse linked to the Canadian superstar. Teams affected by the curse include the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia 76ers, Canada's men's national soccer team, and the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.

Lane Kiffin and the Tigers will hope that the curse doesn't affect them. It's a new era in Baton Rouge, and Kiffin is looking to start with a bang.

Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers' 2026 schedule is among the toughest in SEC

Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers have their work cut out in the 2026 college football season. Sports Illustrated has the Tigers as one of the five SEC teams with the most demanding schedules.

Kiffin will start his tenure with a showdown against Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers in Week 1. The Tigers are perennial playoff contenders and would love to get a famous scalp to start their season.

Another major showdown will occur in Week 3 as Kiffin returns to Oxford to face off against the Ole Miss Rebels. It's a game that could test Kiffin's resolve, and one that will occur in a hostile environment.

Furthermore, three of the Tigers' first five SEC games are on the road. November could be particularly challenging as LSU hosts the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas Longhorns before finishing the regular season with back-to-back road trips to Tennessee and Arkansas.