Overview
- Gov. Jeff Landry said the LSU Board of Supervisors, not athletic director Scott Woodward, will form a committee to choose Brian Kelly’s successor.
- Landry confirmed he hosted a meeting at the governor’s mansion before Kelly’s Oct. 26 firing to review legal and financial implications of the move.
- Kelly’s buyout is estimated at about $52–54 million, with USA TODAY and CBS reporting $52.38 million based on 90% of remaining salary.
- LSU named running backs coach Frank Wilson as interim head coach for the rest of the season, with the team off this week before facing Alabama on Nov. 8.
- Media and betting outlets are circulating candidate lists that include Tulane’s Jon Sumrall, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin and Bills OC Joe Brady, as reports also suggest deputy AD Verge Ausberry could have a prominent role in the search.