Ed Orgeron addresses potential return to LSU

Ed Orgeron recently revealed that he is looking to return to coaching, and the former national champion would love to have his old job back.

Orgeron was the head coach at LSU before the school pushed him out in 2021 and hired Brian Kelly. Many were surprised by LSU’s decision to part ways with Orgeron, as the Louisiana native had gone undefeated with the Tigers in 2019 while leading them to a national title.

During a Wednesday interview with Evan Cohen of ESPN Radio’s “Unsportsmanlike” show, Orgeron was asked if he would ever consider returning to LSU if the school had interest. The 64-year-old gave an emphatic yes.

“Oh, I’d love to. You kidding me? I’m one phone call away,” Orgeron said. “I just gotta get in my truck. I could be there today.”

Cohen then asked if Orgeron would consider working under Lane Kiffin if LSU were to hire Kiffin. Orgeron worked alongside and under Kiffin at both USC and Tennessee.

“Yeah, I’d consider it,” Orgeron said. “I love LSU. I’ve still got my home in Baton Rouge. I loved when I coached with coach (Les) Miles being the defensive line coach. I love the Tigers and I’m getting back to coaching. For sure I’d consider it, no doubt.”