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Frank Wilson pulled no punches when describing his determination to coach LSU’s final game of the 2025 season. The interim head coach revealed Saturday night that he told an administrator he would torch the football facility if denied the chance to finish what he started.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 28

Ole Miss Football Officially Hires LSU Tigers Assistant Coach to New-Look Staff

The Ole Miss Rebels have officially announced the hiring of Frank Wilson as the program's next associate head coach/running backs coach after making the move from LSU.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 27

LSU vs. Houston Prediction: Texas Bowl Preview

College football’s eight-game bowl slate for Saturday, Dec. 27 in the 2025-26 season concludes with LSU and Houston meeting in the Texas Bowl. This is

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Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / December 11

Reports Indicate Oregon State Will Hire SEC Analyst as Defensive Coordinator

Per reporting from footballscoop.com and other outlets, Oregon State is set to hire LSU defensive analyst Lance Guidry as the program's newest defensive coordinator.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 11

Potential replacements for fired Michigan HC Sherrone Moore

Five potential replacements for recently fired Michigan HC Sherrone Moore

Michigan — a traditional powerhouse — should attract many candidates. With that in mind, here are five who could replace Moore.

Five potential ripple effects of Michigan's stunning firing of HC Sherrone Moore

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer reportedly will be a 'factor' in Michigan coaching search

Michigan AD Warde Manuel: Sherrone Moore had 'inappropriate relationship' with staff member

Police to investigate Sherrone Moore for potential charges after Michigan firing

Michigan move prompts LSU alum to invite QB Bryce Underwood to transfer

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 5

5-star DL Lamar Brown signs with Lane Kiffin, LSU

Lane Kiffin ended his first early signing period at LSU in a big way Friday, landing a signature from five-star defensive line commit Lamar Brown. Brown, who is from Baton Rouge, La., committed to the Tigers' previous coaching staff under Brian Kelly in July.

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

LSU vs. Oklahoma score prediction by expert football model

Oklahoma is on the right side of the College Football Playoff bracket right now, but with two losses has no margin for error heading into the regular season finale against LSU.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 27

LSU Football Takes Massive Step Before Announcing Brian Kelly Replacement

After receiving a written notice of his termination from LSU on Wednesday, former Tigers head coach Brian Kelly is preparing to officially withdraw his lawsuit filed against the university, according to multiple reports.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 26

LSU Tigers News: Brian Kelly Drama Officially Settled, School Paying $54 Million Buyout

The LSU Tigers have been dealing with a lot of issues regarding the firing of coach Brian Kelly. While the official letter of resignation was not received by the coach, we finally have some resolution regarding their battle.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 26

Reports: Brian Kelly officially terminated; LSU to pay full buyout

LSU has ended the standoff with Brian Kelly. The school sent a formal letter Wednesday declaring the former head coach has been fired without cause, which means Kelly is owed $54 million for the six years remaining on his contract, according to multiple reports.

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

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25

Brian Kelly accuses LSU of sabotaging him

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly remains locked in a legal battle with the school over the circumstances of his firing. Kelly has accused LSU of not formally terminating him and alleged that the school is looking for a reason to fire him with cause in order to avoid paying his buyout.

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

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 23

LSU vs. Oklahoma odds: Opening point spread released

LSU travels to Oklahoma for a Week 14 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 21

Report: LSU to officially 'fire' coach departed coach Brian Kelly

LSU intends to send former football coach Brian Kelly an official notice of termination, The Advocate in Baton Rouge reported Friday. Per the report, the LSU board of supervisors met in executive session Friday and unanimously authorized new university president Wade Rousse to give formal notice to the coach.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 18

$46 Million Coach, Potential Brian Kelly Replacement Slams Door Shut Amid LSU Rumors

The LSU Tigers have social media swirling this week with the coaching search in Baton Rouge ramping up after parting ways with Brian Kelly in late October.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Future LSU stars tell exactly how they feel about former Tigers HC Brian Kelly and his firing without saying anything at all

In the wonderful world of college football with the Transfer Portal being an option on the table, it has made it even more possible for players to remove themselves from a situation that they don’t want to be in.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 13

College GameDay's Rece Davis Reacts to LSU's 'Ugly' Process of Firing Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly's legal team filed suit on Monday to recoup his $54 million buyout after being fired by the LSU Tigers on Oct. 26 amid a 5-3 start to the 2025 season.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 11

Brian Kelly sues LSU as buyout fight continues

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly is taking the school to court, asking a judge to clarify that he was not fired for cause and is entitled to a buyout of close to $54 million.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against LSU

Things have gotten ugly between Brian Kelly and LSU.

Jedd Fisch defends his love of Washington and calls out 'people that have no idea what’s going on'

NCAA agrees to pay $303 million to settle lawsuit from volunteer coaches

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 10

Report: Brian Kelly rebuffs LSU settlement offers

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly rejected two settlement offers and is seeking the full $54 million buyout owed under the terms of his contract, the Baton Rouge Advocate reported.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / November 7

Booger McFarland takes massive shot at former LSU HC Brian Kelly

The LSU Tigers are looking to the future. They fired Brian Kelly before their bye week after a demoralizing 49-25 home loss to the Texas A&M Aggies.

Shaquille O'Neal claims LSU is talking with Nick Saban, and it would be match made in heaven

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LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / November 1

LSU predicted to go to court over Brian Kelly's buyout

Despite LSU firing Brian Kelly, the program has not yet finalized a plan for the former head coach's buyout, estimated at $53M.

Wild quotes from Louisiana governor that could wreck LSU HC search

Scott Woodward out as LSU AD after scathing criticism from Louisiana governor

SMU making Rhett Lashlee one of the highest-paid coaches in college football

Penn State's links to underwhelming HC candidates doesn't bode well for Lions

Urban Meyer answers whether he has interest in coaching again

From a rare violin to gold toilet paper: What $168M in coach buyouts could buy

LSU Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Louisiana governor completely throws LSU AD under the bus

LSU athletic director Scott Woodward should probably be worried about his job status if Wednesday’s comments from the state’s governor are any indication.

LSU athletic director should be on hot seat after Brian Kelly firing

LSU interim HC Frank Wilson not getting too far ahead of himself

Ed Orgeron addresses potential return to LSU amid speculation

Past coaching hires show why LSU should avoid reunion with Orgeron

Heisman-winning QB pitches reunion at LSU as Tigers look to replace Kelly

From a rare violin to gold toilet paper: What $168M in coach buyouts could buy

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 29

LSU athletic director should be on hot seat after Brian Kelly firing

Scott Woodward should be under pressure at LSU, as the athletics department hasn't exactly thrived under his leadership.

Brian Kelly called 'worst hire in history' by former NFL coach

From a rare violin to gold toilet paper: What $168 million in coach buyouts could buy

Clemson's Dabo Swinney may be feeling the heat in wake of LSU firing Brian Kelly

Former Heisman Trophy QB pitches reunion at LSU as Tigers look to replace Brian Kelly

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LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 28

Brian Kelly's Buyout: New Details Released Surrounding LSU Football's Plan to Pay

Brian Kelly remains in headlines this week following the news of the LSU Tigers parting ways with the program's decision-maker amid a disastrous 2025 season in Baton Rouge.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 28

‘One of the worst humans I’ve ever been around’ - Brian Kelly’s true colors continue to be outed after being fired as LSU head coach

Now that the LSU Tigers have parted ways with former head coach Brian Kelly, we are seeing more and more of his past players coming out to give true insight into his character.