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LSU Fires Football Coach Brian Kelly Midway Through Season
27 Oct
Summary
- LSU fires coach Brian Kelly after 3 losses in 4 games
- Kelly's tenure ends with 34-14 record, no national title
- LSU job seen as one of the most coveted in college football
In a surprising move, LSU has fired head football coach Brian Kelly just over halfway through his fourth season with the program. The decision comes on the heels of a 49-24 loss to Texas A&M this past weekend, the Tigers' third defeat of the 2025 season.
LSU's season began with national championship aspirations after a road win over Clemson, but quickly sidetracked with consecutive losses to Vanderbilt and Texas A&M. Kelly, who left Notre Dame for the chance to win his first FBS national title, never even guided the Tigers to the College Football Playoff during his tenure.
The 34-14 record Kelly compiled in Baton Rouge was not enough to save his job, as he became the first LSU coach since Gerry DiNardo in the 1990s to fail to win a national championship. With the program's rich history and resources, the LSU job is considered one of the most coveted in college football.
The Tigers' dismissal of Kelly adds another surprising twist to an already active coaching carousel this season. LSU's search for a new leader will be closely watched, as the program has the potential to attract top candidates from across the country.
