Overview
- An LSU president’s office source told LouisianaSports.net that “Verge Ausberry is THE athletic director” and is fully empowered to run the department and hire the next football coach.
- The clarification followed comments from new president Wade Rousse, who removed the interim tag yet referred to Ausberry as “acting AD” and questioned what “permanent” means.
- The Louisiana Illuminator reported uncertainty about Ausberry’s status a day after the change, though subsequent reporting said there are no plans to conduct a replacement search.
- Rousse will join the committee to identify Brian Kelly’s successor, with Ausberry directing the process, according to Front Office Sports.
- Kelly was dismissed and remains on LSU’s payroll through 2025, and his leaked note said he is open to a financial settlement, keeping contract costs central to the hiring timeline.