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Brian Kelly interested in FSU job, but would he be a good hire?

Brian Kelly interested in Florida State job, but would he be a good hire for Seminoles?

Despite a lack of success in recent years, Florida State remains one of the most recognizable brands in college football.

3 head-coaching candidates Florida State should target after firing Mike Norvell

Arizona State HC Kenny Dillingham talks Florida State opening, Mike Norvell connection

Duke's Manny Diaz not taking the bait regarding Florida State opening

Mike Norvell’s buyout revealed after his Florida State firing

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Brian Kelly blames Steve Sarkisian for Arch Manning's struggles

Arch Manning has struggled this season for the Texas Longhorns.

Paul Finebaum blasts Sarkisian over 'embarrassing' handling of Manning

Manning has self-diagnosed his issue, and it makes sense

How Manning stacks up against iconic Texas QBs after 21 career starts

One simple reason why Tommy Carr can open up Michigan's rushing attack

Trinidad Chambliss linked to a struggling NFL team in latest mock draft

Takeaways from CFB midseason awards: Did these analysts get it right?

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 21

Five coaching candidates Maryland should consider after firing Mike Locksley

Let the search begin. On Wednesday, the Maryland Terrapins fired eight-year head coach Mike Locksley after a rough 2-5 start to the 2026 season, creating the first power conference opening of the 2026-27 cycle. Here are five names that should be on Maryland's radar as it starts looking for its next coach.

10 defunct college football teams that should be reborn

Nick Saban explains why College Football Playoff would expand to 24 teams

Mike Locksley Is Out at Maryland, but the Terrapins’ Problems Run Deeper

Is BYU actually the second-best team in college football?

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LSU Tigers News / A to Z Sports / October 12

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum shares whether LSU fans have turned on Lane Kiffin after the Tigers’ loss to Kentucky

The LSU Tigers were upset by the Kentucky Wildcats this past weekend in Lexington. The loss was LSU’s second of the season. We’re halfway through Lane Kiffin’s first season as LSU’s head coach and the Tigers’ College Football Playoff hopes are on life support.

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How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 11

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum Mocks LSU for Firing Brian Kelly After Lane Kiffin’s Humiliating Loss to Kentucky: 'Paid $53 Million'

Paul Finebaum thinks LSU’s loss to Kentucky did more than hurt the Tigers’ record, and it brought back a bigger question about what the coaching change cost.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 1

Brian Kelly Sends College Football Upset Alert Ahead of Major Week 5 Clash

Former LSU and Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly picked No. 25 Missouri to upset No. 8 Florida on Saturday, splitting from three fellow CBS Sports analysts who all sided with the unbeaten Gators in Columbia.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 19

Brian Kelly's name mentioned as Schiano 2.0 continues to flop at Rutgers

Greg Schiano did great things at Rutgers in the late 2000s and early 2010s, putting the football program back on the map and turning it into a consistent Bowl team. When the school brought him back in 2020, it was done so with the hope that he could rework some of that magic.

Greg Schiano had an unhinged outburst toward ref on the sidelines

NC State's inexplicable collapse at Vandy enters pantheon of painful Wolfpack losses

No. 5 Miami survives sluggish second half to beat Wake Forest

Darian Mensah's record accuracy carries No. 5 Miami past Wake Forest

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 19

Struggling Big Ten Program Eager To Hire Brian Kelly as New Head Coach

Brian Kelly could be Rutgers’ answer to its 0-2 crisis as the Scarlet Knights show eager interest in making the former LSU and Notre Dame head coach their next leader.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Tensions Mount for Lane Kiffin as Fired Brian Kelly Makes Concerning LSU Verdict

The 24-19 loss to Ole Miss last season did more than put LSU in the loss column. It opened the floodgates. Two more defeats followed, and suddenly the Tigers were staring at a season that had fallen apart.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Bryce Underwood To Hit Transfer Portal If Brian Kelly Lands New Big Ten Job: Prediction

After a disheartening debut, Bryce Underwood might be up for a big change. In 2025, the then-rookie couldn’t quite justify his recruiting and preseason hype as the Michigan Wolverines’ star quarterback.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 11

Brian Kelly's sad realization about watching Lane Kiffin, LSU

Brian Kelly's sad realization about watching Lane Kiffin and LSU football

Brian Kelly has been a college football coach since the 1980's. And it was tough for him to watch LSU-Clemson.

Lane Kiffin, LSU end controversial eligibility saga in wake of SEC threat

SEC could still consider punishing Lane Kiffin

No. 9 Ole Miss centers attention on Charlotte with LSU, Lane Kiffin on deck

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 10

'Dabo Was Wrong': Brian Kelly Calls Out Clemson HC for Behavior After Opening Loss

Brian Kelly did not need much time to understand why Clemson fans were furious after the season opener. The Tigers had just suffered the worst loss of Dabo Swinney’s tenure, and the questions around the program were always going to follow him into the next press conference.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Brian Kelly just dropped a strong statement about LSU that has Tigers fans feeling some kind of way

Former Tigers head coach Brian Kelly had some thoughts this week after watching LSU dominate Clemson in Week 1. Brian Kelly obviously isn’t the most popular guy among LSU fans.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 31

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The college football coaching carousel has become increasingly unpredictable, but athletic directors often look for one thing when making a hire: a coach who has already proven he can win. That makes two former Power Four head coaches particularly interesting if Cincinnati or Mississippi State has an opening in 2027.

The best fits for potential 2027 Power Four head coach openings

Five coaches who could land their first Power Four HC job in 2027

CFB Week 0 winners, losers: How Bill Belichick got his groove back, Big yikes for Sonny Dykes and more

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 16

One of the biggest problems Brian Kelly left behind at LSU has finally been resolved

There were plenty of issues during the Brian Kelly era at LSU, but one of the big ones will no longer be an issue moving foward. There were plenty of reasons why Brian Kelly didn’t work out as the head coach at LSU.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 14

Brian Kelly not counting out a return to college football

In a recent interview with "The Independent," Kelly didn't sound closed off to the idea of coaching again.

Ole Miss considering suing two former players who followed Lane Kiffin to LSU

Miami paid big money to win QB Darian Mensah in the transfer portal

Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife

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College Football News / Yardbarker / June 25

Former LSU HC Brian Kelly lands new job before CFB season

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

Brian Kelly is headed to the broadcasting booth.

Brendan Sorsby gets more bad news after supplemental draft decision

Kirby Smart is still the top SEC coach despite rough CFP appearances

Ohio State star is top player in 'College Football 27,' but won't be No. 1 draft pick

Mario Cristobal, Miami land two elite recruits minutes apart

Pete Golding, Ole Miss continue to clean up on in-state recruiting trail

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Ed Orgeron takes a shot at Brian Kelly amid his return to LSU

Ed Orgeron still knows how to give the people what they want. The former LSU football head coach Orgeron officially reunited with the university earlier this week, getting hired as the special assistant to recruiting and defense under head coach Lane Kiffin.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 21

Ed Orgeron returning to LSU is a win for Lane Kiffin, Tigers

Kiffin is bringing back the coach who helped LSU win its most recent national title to join his staff.

Kiffin has adapted to NIL and transfer portal era in one genius way

Kiffin shares his biggest regret about his Ole Miss exit

Five infamous times Kiffin has found himself in the headlines

Brendan Sorsby's NCAA lawsuit hits snag following judge's recusal

Anonymous coach on Sorsby: 'It's over'

Three ACC coaches who could find themselves on the hot seat

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Brian Kelly strongly defends his LSU tenure

Brian Kelly does not think he did a poor job at LSU despite his firing last season. Kelly defended his tenure in a new interview with John Brice of USA Today.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 9

Brian Kelly still sounds shocked about being fired by LSU

Brian Kelly has coached for two of the biggest programs in college football, if not in American sports as a whole.

Lane Kiffin's LSU roster will cost an absurd amount in 2026

SEC's Greg Sankey makes huge admission about breaking away from NCAA

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LSU Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Lane Kiffin's LSU roster will cost an absurd amount in 2026

College football rosters keep getting more and more expensive, but Kiffin’s LSU team might pace the sport in 2026.

Trinidad Chambliss' eligibility case takes another turn

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman doubles down after NFL rumors

Mario Cristobal, Miami win again on the recruiting trail, land top-five WR

Louisiana Tech is suing Conference USA as Bulldogs try to leave for Sun Belt

Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal

LSU Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

LSU loses in termination case with Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly has secured one more victory with LSU. Or, rather, against LSU. LSU informed Kelly in writing on Wednesday that he has been fired without cause.

With coaching dominoes beginning to fall, Lane Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 27

LSU makes major Brian Kelly decision amid Lane Kiffin pursuit

The Tigers will owe Kelly a whopping $54M, the second-largest buyout in college football history.

As dominoes fall, Kiffin sweepstakes losers at risk of being left out to dry

Paul Finebaum explains why he thinks Kiffin will leave Ole Miss

Colorado State makes big hire ahead of move to Pac-12

Despite report, Alex Golesh to Arkansas not yet a done deal

Marshall Faulk leaves Deion Sanders' staff to take head coaching job

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / November 25

LSU only hurting itself with prolonged Brian Kelly battle

LSU's dispute with former head coach Brian Kelly is potentially costing it millions.

Why nothing will change at Florida State under HC Mike Norvell

Expert reveals the CFB HC with the most pressure to win this weekend

The one coaching candidate California must aggressively go after

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith provides injury update before Michigan game

Texas' slim CFP hopes may hinge on stopping Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 22

LSU reportedly preparing massive offer for Lane Kiffin as decision looms

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is the biggest name in the current college football hiring cycle, and LSU is the team most connected with trying to lure him away.

Joel Klatt: Kiffin to cause 'one of the biggest messes in CFB history'

Knox Kiffin may have dropped hint on Instagram about his dad

Baylor makes Dave Aranda decision amid another disappointing season

Butch Jones' temper on full display after Arkansas State's loss

Terry Smith: James Franklin poses 'immediate threat' to Penn State

FSU has wild sequence vs. NC State as Seminoles find new way to lose