Overview
- New president Wade Rousse made the promotion on his first day in office, according to multiple reports.
- LSU is not conducting an external search for the position, instead removing the interim tag from Ausberry.
- Ausberry remains in charge of hiring Brian Kelly’s successor after being assigned to lead the search last week.
- The move follows LSU’s split with athletic director Scott Woodward days after Kelly’s firing.
- Reporters say a formal university announcement of Ausberry’s appointment is expected in the coming days.