Overview
- The decision followed a 49-25 home loss to No. 3 Texas A&M that prompted "Fire Kelly" chants from fans.
- Kelly departs after four seasons with a 34-14 record and no College Football Playoff appearances.
- Athletic director Scott Woodward led tense Sunday meetings, with reporting that Governor Jeff Landry was involved in discussions.
- Reports place Kelly’s buyout near $53–54 million, with payments structured over time and terms still being negotiated.
- LSU’s search begins immediately, with media and industry chatter linking high-profile candidates such as Lane Kiffin among early options.