Ed Orgeron Announces Final Decision On His Coaching Career

In 2019, Coach O became one of the most popular men in the entire country - not just a coach. His big personality and manner of speech made him almost as popular off the field as his team became on the field.

But not every coach is able to ride out into the sunset on his own terms. After going 15-0 and winning the national title in 2019, his roster was depleted and his coaching staff was decimated as his assistants were offered greener pastures. The team's 5-5 campaign the next year was somewhat predictable but their 6-6 campaign the year after led to his termination.

Orgeron finished his tenure at LSU with a record of 51-20. He is 67-47 as a head coach from stints with Ole Miss (2005 to 2007) and USC (2013).

Depending on what kind of job Coach O is seeking in his return to coaching, there are likely to be a lot of teams willing to give him a shot.

Legacy of the 2019 LSU Tigers

The 2019 LSU Tigers football team delivered one of the most dominant and historic seasons in college football history. Behind quarterback Joe Burrow, who won the Heisman Trophy in record-breaking fashion, LSU finished the regular season undefeated at 12–0, capturing the SEC West and then defeating Georgia in the SEC Championship Game to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. Burrow’s precision passing, combined with the offensive creativity of coordinator Joe Brady, turned LSU into a juggernaut, setting multiple offensive records along the way. The team also featured a wealth of talent, including wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and a strong defense anchored by Grant Delpit and Patrick Queen.

In the College Football Playoff, LSU dismantled Oklahoma 63–28 in the Peach Bowl semifinal, with Burrow throwing for seven touchdowns in the first half alone. They capped the season with a 42–25 victory over defending champion Clemson in the national title game, played in New Orleans, finishing a perfect 15–0. The Tigers’ remarkable run not only secured their fourth national championship but also solidified their place as one of the greatest teams of all time. Joe Burrow’s historic season—throwing for over 5,600 yards and 60 touchdowns—cemented his status as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, while LSU’s offensive revolution reshaped the landscape of college football.