LSU head coach Brian Kelly has been informed that the school plans to dismiss him following a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M in Baton Rouge. Sources told ESPN that the decision was made after a poor season start, with the program set to inform the team of the decision at a meeting later tonight. This marks the end of an era for the program, which had hoped to turn its season around under Kelly’s leadership.
Kelly, who has been with LSU since 2019, led the team to a 7-6 record last season and was expected to build on that success. However, the 49-25 loss to Texas A&M was a damaging setback, raising concerns about the team’s direction. The decision to dismiss Kelly has been made by the school’s athletic department, which has been under pressure to improve the program’s performance.
The meeting scheduled for tonight will provide the team with the official news, with players and staff likely to be affected by the change. The timing of the announcement, just a day after the game, suggests that the decision was made quickly in response to the team’s poor performance. Fans and analysts are now looking to the future of the program, with speculation about the next head coach and potential changes to the coaching staff.
Kelly has been a respected leader in college football, known for his ability to develop players and build winning cultures. His departure from LSU will likely have a lasting impact on the program, as the team seeks a new direction following the news. The school will now focus on finding a replacement who can restore confidence and bring stability to the program.