What is the lawsuit against LSU about?

LSU is facing a lawsuit from former coach Brian Kelly, who claims he was not actually fired and that the school may have grounds to fire him for cause, which would eliminate his $53 million buyout.

What is the status of USC coach Lincoln Riley?

Lincoln Riley has brushed aside rumors about his future, saying he is committed to rebuilding the Trojans and that he sacrificed a lot to come to USC.

Which Division III program is making headlines with its offense?

Wisconsin-River Falls, a Division III school, is making waves with its record-breaking "Top Gun" offense, which is averaging nearly 600 yards per game and led by quarterback Kaleb Blaha's 416.8 total yards per game.

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Coaching Carousel Chaos: LSU Faces Lawsuit Over Brian Kelly's Firing

12 Nov

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Summary

LSU faces lawsuit from Brian Kelly over his firing, claims he was not actually fired
Schools struggle to fire coaches for cause and avoid buyouts, with mixed success
USC's Lincoln Riley dismisses rumors about his future, says he's committed to the Trojans

Coaching Carousel Chaos: LSU Faces Lawsuit Over Brian Kelly's Firing

On November 12, 2025, the college football coaching carousel took an unexpected turn as a lawsuit revealed LSU's apparent attempt to get out of Brian Kelly's $53 million buyout. Kelly sued the school's Board of Supervisors, claiming he was told he had not actually been fired the previous week and that there may be grounds to fire him for cause, which would eliminate the buyout.

Industry sources have expressed skepticism about LSU's move, noting the school's public comments had attributed Kelly's firing to on-field results. Any attempts to retroactively cite something else, especially after multiple LSU employees made Kelly settlement offers, are seen as unlikely to succeed.

Elsewhere, USC's Lincoln Riley has brushed aside chatter about his future, saying, "You guys know what I sacrificed to come here. I'm where I need to be." Riley, who was the first coach in 75 years to leave Oklahoma for another college job, has been linked to various openings, but appears committed to rebuilding the Trojans.

In a surprising twist, a Division III program, Wisconsin-River Falls, is making waves with its record-breaking offense. Coordinator Joe Matheson has implemented a unique "Top Gun" offense that is averaging nearly 600 yards per game, led by quarterback Kaleb Blaha's 416.8 total yards per game.

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