tv Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel: LSU coach Brian Kelly was informed of the intention to dismiss him earlier today. The school is expected to inform the team of this development tonight. Talks about the terms of his departure are expected to continue.
Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel: LSU coach Brian Kelly was informed of the intention to dismiss him earlier today. The school is expected to inform the team of this development tonight. Talks about the terms of his departure are expected to continue.
The move comes after a tumultuous season that saw LSU fall short of lofty expectations, pushing the program further from College Football Playoff contention. Just days ago, the Tigers endured a third loss to a ranked opponent within four weeks, igniting “fire Kelly” chants from the home crowd and fueling speculation about his future.
Kelly, who signed a 10-year contract in 2021 with LSU, will reportedly be owed a buyout of more than $53 million, one of the largest in college football, should his dismissal proceed. The school’s administration is expected to meet and communicate with players tonight, signaling an end to the “Kelly Era” marked by repeated playoff misses and growing unrest among fans and boosters.
