LSU Fires Football Coach Brian Kelly After 49-25 Loss to Texas A&M

LSU has fired head football coach Brian Kelly following a disappointing 5-3 start to the 2025 season, including a 49-25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&M where LSU surrendered 35 unanswered second-half points. Despite compiling a 34-14 record over four seasons with a 19-10 SEC mark, Kelly failed to meet LSU's championship expectations, never reaching the College Football Playoff or winning a title. The decision, led by Athletic Director Scott Woodward, came with a significant financial cost, as Kelly's buyout exceeds $52 million, among the largest in college football history. The firing marks a high-profile move in a busy coaching carousel that has seen several Power Five programs make changes this season. Social media reactions highlighted criticism of Kelly's tenure, with some mocking his affected southern accent and questioning the costs and performance. Interim head coach Frank Wilson is expected to take over as LSU looks to rebuild after the midseason shakeup.