LSU Fires Brian Kelly, Eyes Lane Kiffin

LSU fired Brian Kelly after a demoralizing home loss to Texas A&M and named Frank Wilson interim head coach as the program opens a high‑profile search for its third coach in nine years. Insiders including Pete Thamel say Lane Kiffin is the program’s top target and is the focus of a tug‑of‑war with Florida, but Kiffin’s commitment to Ole Miss and the logistical challenge of a potential College Football Playoff run complicate any midseason move. LSU officials are expected to pursue other blue‑chip names and reportedly placed a courtesy call to Nick Saban amid scrutiny over past buyouts. Former LSU lineman Davon Godchaux said the program’s standards warranted a quick change. The firing is part of an active 2025 coaching carousel with at least 11 FBS coaching dismissals. Kelly finished 34–13 at LSU, with poor results against ranked teams and no College Football Playoff appearances, fueling calls for an immediate upgrade.