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Brian Kelly's Ole Miss Pick Could Say More About LSU Than the Rebels

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly has picked the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels to defeat the No. 7 LSU Tigers in the Magnolia Bowl this Saturday night. He justified his picks by saying the home crowd will make the difference, pointing to the fact that the home team has won this matchup four years in a row.

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Brian Kelly Names College Football Powerhouse Flying Under-the Radar After Week 2

Precious few college football programs had moments in the sun in the first two weeks of the season. LSU dominated Clemson in a 51-10 blowout in Week 1, and Texas stormed back from 20 points down to knock off No.

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.

LSU Tigers News / Tiger Rag / September 14

LSU Offensive Line Likely Needs To Improve Significantly If Tigers Are To Win At Ole Miss | Analysis

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor At times in Saturday’s 45-14 win over Louisiana Tech, LSU’s offensive line played hauntingly familiarly to the that of former coach Brian Kelly in the run game.

College Football News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

Since 1950, there have been 93 consensus college football national champions. How many can you name?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker

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.

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.

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 / EssentiallySports / September 2

Fired Brian Kelly Makes Bold National Title Winner Prediction And It’s Not Notre Dame or LSU

The college football season starts this week, and national title talk is already turning heads. Brian Kelly is making those calls not from a sideline but from the studio now.

College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Brian Kelly Doesn’t Hold Back About LSU HC Lane Kiffin

Former LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly said successor Lane Kiffin is “the perfect guy” to manage the spotlight and roster controversy surrounding the Tigers as they prepare for their season opener.

College Football News / Yardbarker

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 / A to Z Sports / September 1

‘He gets a text from Peyton’ — Peyton Manning had just one demand for Lane Kiffin

Tennessee Volunteers legend Peyton Manning had just one message for Lane Kiffin when the controversial coach agreed to replace Phillip Fulmer at UT in late 2008.

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Calls Mount Against Brian Kelly After Ex-LSU HC Debuts in New Role

Nearly a year after his LSU tenure ended, Brian Kelly returned to the sport Saturday as a color analyst for CBS Sports Network. He joined play-by-play

College Football News / EssentiallySports / August 30

'Have to Get Better': Brian Kelly Falls to Nostalgia on Broadcasting Debut as 30-Year Coaching Career Put to Rest

Brian Kelly spent roughly three decades on college football sidelines. But this Saturday, he finally watched one from somewhere else. The former Notre Dame and LSU coach made his CBS Sports debut in the booth for Jacksonville State’s matchup with North Dakota State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30

CFB Week 0 winners, losers: Bill Belichick got his groove back

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

The final Week 0 wrapped up with eight FBS games, led by a power conference showdown across the pond, a statement Virginia win and one remarkably successful FBS debut.

Belichick, UNC put rocky offseason behind them with win over TCU

Belichick got roasted for his first big decision of the season

Lincoln Riley makes telling admission about new USC DC Gary Patterson

Kalen DeBoer provides key injury update ahead of Alabama's opener

College football is back: Five questions that will define 2026 season

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 27

Brian Kelly’s New Job Announced One Year After College Football Firing

The 2026 college football season will unlike anything Brian Kelly has experienced in more than two decades. The former coach spent 22 straight years running college football programs until last November, when everything changed.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Lane Kiffin Takes Stance on Brian Kelly’s Long-Held LSU Approach in Blunt Statement: 'It’s Not the Old Days'

The coin toss is one of those parts of college football that usually gets about 10 seconds of attention. A captain walks to midfield. The referee flips the coin.

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.