LSU Parts Ways With Coach Brian Kelly

LSU has parted ways with head coach Brian Kelly after a 5–3 start to the 2025 season, ending his nearly four-year tenure with a 34–14 overall record and a 19–10 mark in SEC play. The decision followed a 49–25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&M that intensified fan unrest — including visible chants of “Fire Kelly” — and prompted high-level discussions involving university executives and state officials. The school is confronting the financial implications of Kelly’s long-term contract, with reports estimating a $52–$54 million buyout, and is exploring contract modifications and potential staff changes while weighing timing. The move has damaged LSU’s immediate postseason hopes and amplified recruiting concerns, with top in-state quarterback prospects and portions of the 2026 class drawing heightened attention from rivals. LSU now enters a coaching transition while attempting to stabilize the roster and retain commitments during the early-signing period.