Kelly, who was in his fourth season at LSU, had a 34-14 record with the Tigers, putting together consistently competitive teams but never reaching the heights of being a championship contender. LSU hired Kelly in 2021 after he posted a 92–39 over 12 seasons at Notre Dame.

One of LSU’s most successful recruiters in the modern era is back on the sideline to lead the program during a time of sudden transition, as Frank Wilson was named interim head coach following the dismissal of Brian Kelly this week.

Alabama football is feeling good entering its second open date of the 2025 season. The Crimson Tide is 5-0 in SEC play, 7-1 overall, and managed to survive a South Carolina team that it could have easily found a way to lose to, with even Kalen DeBoer acknowledging that UA might not have won earlier in the season.

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.

Game summary of the Texas A&M Aggies vs. LSU Tigers NCAAF game, final score 49-25, from October 25, 2025 on ESPN.

LSU basketball showed out in its only preseason exhibition, beating the UCF Knights. Here's the top takeaways from Sunday.