Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame and Brian Kelly
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A fter Brian Kelly departed Notre Dame to become the head coach of LSU, Marcus Freeman took over the top job with the Fighting Irish. Less than four years later, Freeman remains in that position, but Kelly is looking for a new gig.
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Marcus Freeman reacts to Brian Kelly's firing as LSU expected to make approach
Brian Kelly was axed by LSU on Sunday following the Tigers' 49-25 loss to Texas A&M, and Marcus Freeman made it clear that he will remain a supporter of his former boss
On Sunday, LSU joined Florida and Penn State as marquee programs hunting for a leader who can make them a contender in the College Football Playoff. Florida State and Auburn could soon join the mix.
The LSU Tigers decided to fire head coach Brian Kelly in his fourth season following a sluggish loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night, which dropped their record to 5-3 and pushed them outside the AP Top 25 for the first time this season.
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LSU hiring Marcus Freeman would be the funniest full-circle moment in CFB history
On Sunday Night, the LSU Tigers brought the Brian Kelly era to an end, firing the Head Coach 4 years into his tenure in Baton Rouge. The Tigers paid $53 million