Brian Kelly fired as LSU head football coach, per FOX 8 sources

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Brian Kelly fired as LSU head coach, according to FOX 8 sources.

A team meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m.

Kelly was hired to be the Tigers head coach in December 2021 after 12 years at Notre Dame.

Kelly’s final game as head coach of the LSU Tigers ended in one of the lowest points for the program. The Purple and Gold were outscored 35-7 in the second half, eliminating them from playoff contention.

After the game, Kelly was asked whether this marked the end of his tenure in Baton Rouge. He had a 34-14 record for the Tigers and was 3-0 in bowl games.

Kelly’s buyout is $54 million, with six years remaining on his contract. He will receive 90% of his salary through the remainder of the deal.

New Orleans native Frank Wilson has been named LSU’s interim head coach.

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