Kelly, who was in his fourth season at LSU, had a 34-14 record with the Tigers, putting together consistently competitive teams but never reaching the heights of being a championship contender. LSU hired Kelly in 2021 after he posted a 92–39 over 12 seasons at Notre Dame.

"LSU is considering firing fourth-year coach Brian Kelly, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation, after a day of internal meetings and escalating tension inside the football facility," the CBS Sports trio detailed on Sunday.

Game summary of the Texas A&M Aggies vs. LSU Tigers NCAAF game, final score 49-25, from October 25, 2025 on ESPN.