Overview
- Landry said athletic director Scott Woodward will not select the next coach and that the Board of Supervisors will appoint a search committee.
- The governor criticized what he called a pattern of expensive guarantees, referencing Jimbo Fisher’s $77 million Texas A&M buyout and LSU’s liability tied to Kelly.
- LSU is negotiating Kelly’s buyout, reported at roughly $52–54 million, which could be offset by mitigation if he takes another job and by private donor pledges.
- Running backs coach Frank Wilson was named interim head coach after Kelly was dismissed following a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M, ending Kelly’s LSU tenure at 34-14.
- The shift in authority comes as LSU operates without a permanent president and with a Board that includes several Landry appointees, elevating political influence over the hire.