Officials at LSU met Sunday to evaluate Brian Kelly’s future as head coach, according to sources who say the discussion involved top university administrators and the athletic department and leading to Kelly’s firing. The meeting comes after LSU was routed 49-25 at home by Texas A&M Aggies, dropping further behind expectations and prompting renewed scrutiny of Kelly’s leadership.
Kelly, who signed a sizable 10-year deal when he arrived in 2021, has compiled a 34-14 overall record at LSU, including an SEC West title in his first year. But this season the Tigers have lost three of their last four games and rank near the bottom of their conference in several key statistical categories, fueling the conversation about whether Kelly had met LSU’s high standards.
One major complication for LSU in its decision-making process is the coach’s large contractual buy-out, which is believed to be worth more than $50 million.
