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LSU HC Brian Kelly fired

LSU AD Scott Woodward explains why he made the call to fire football coach Brian Kelly

In a statement issued Sunday evening, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward explained his decision to part ways with football coach Brian Kelly just eight games into the 2025 season.

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Everett native Brian Kelly fired by LSU in 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal

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Fired Brian Kelly failed to live up to LSU's 'high hopes'

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LSU is firing Tigers head coach Brian Kelly, per reports

LSU is in discussions about Brian Kelly's future, according to multiple reports Oct. 26.

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Brian Kelly fired at LSU: Live updates and reaction

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LSU fires Mass. native Brian Kelly after ugly loss to Texas A&M

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LSU administrators open talks surrounding Brian Kelly's future with LSU football | Reports

As it stands, Kelly is making $10.175 million and has six years left on his deal with LSU.

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Brian Kelly buyout at LSU: What team owes football coach if fired without cause

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Brian Kelly buyout: Details of LSU head coach’s contract

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College football writer predicts LSU’s Scott Woodward asking Nick Saban to make ‘tempting’ return to Tigers

LSU AD Scott Woodward was predicted to reach out to Nick Saban about the head coaching job now available after Brian Kelly's firing.

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Why should LSU AD Scott Woodward -- responsible for 2 historic buyouts -- get to make next hire?

Woodward has brokered deals that led to the two biggest coach contract buyouts in college football history. Can he show restraint this time around?

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LSU, go ahead and chase Lane Kiffin. But don't stop there

Kiffin absolutely would mesh with Woodward's big-name affections. He'd fit LSU's needs, too. Unlike two of Woodward’s past football hires, Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M and Kelly at LSU, Kiffin’s career is trending up. His Rebels beat LSU twice in the past three seasons. He’s in his prime. His floor is lofty, his ceiling untapped.