LSU, Scott Woodward and college football
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On Sunday, LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly. The school owes Kelly more than $53 million for his buyout, the second-largest in college football history behind former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher.
On the latest “ College GameDay Podcast,” Davis floated the idea of former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher as a potential “sleeper” candidate for the position. Fisher, who was fired by the Aggies in 2023 with a $77 million buyout, has reportedly been eager to return to coaching.
Another college football head coach bit the dust in a college football season already marred with firings. This time, it was LSU who bit the bullet and fired Br
Brian Kelly, who was fired by LSU on Sunday, October 26, filed for divorce and a restraining order from his wife before reverting course in 2023
Tension between Brian Kelly and Scott Woodward arose over future of this assistant coach, per report
More details are starting to emerge about internal issues that head coach Brian Kelly had with LSU leading up to his reported exit.
LSU has fired football Coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, Athletic Director Scott Woodward announced on Sunday night.
LSU fired coach Brian Kelly, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night, minutes after the players were informed of the decision during a team meeting. Talks regarding the terms of his departure are continuing, the school said in a statement.
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.