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LSU Coach Brian Kelly's Future in Doubt After Shock Vanderbilt Loss
26 Oct, 2025
Summary
- LSU coach Brian Kelly in 4th season, no championships won
- Tigers lost 31-24 to Vanderbilt, first win over LSU since 1990
- Kelly's 10-year, $95M contract has $53.3M buyout
As of October 26th, 2025, LSU head coach Brian Kelly is in the midst of a challenging fourth season with the Tigers. Despite being one of the highest-paid coaches in college football, Kelly has yet to lead LSU to a championship in his tenure.
The Tigers' latest setback came last weekend, when they suffered a 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt. This marked the Commodores' first victory over LSU since 1990, further fueling questions about Kelly's future in Baton Rouge.
With a 10-year, $95 million contract, Kelly's buyout is a staggering $53.3 million, making any potential departure a costly proposition for the university. However, the Tigers' lack of success under Kelly's leadership has some fans wondering how much longer they are willing to wait for a turnaround.
As LSU prepares to take on No. 4 Texas A&M this Saturday, the pressure is mounting on Kelly to deliver results and silence the growing doubts about his ability to lead the Tigers back to prominence.
