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LSU is rapidly moving forward with its plans for the future of the program after a disastrous showing against No. 3 Texas A&M on Saturday night. More News: LSU Closing in on Coaching Changes After Brian Kelly’s Bad Night The Tigers entered the game with a No. 20 ranking, but were blown out 49-25 by the Aggies. LSU went into halftime with an 18-14 lead, but was outmatched in the second half. Questions surrounded fourth-year head coach Brian Kelly before the contest after LSU lost its second game of the season to Vanderbilt in Week 8. There was chatter that the Tigers could force Kelly to make coaching changes on the offense if they lost to Texas A&M. BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Brian Kelly of the LSU Tigers on the sideline during the first half of a game against the Southeastern Louisiana Lionsat Tiger Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) More News: LSU Fans Turn on Brian Kelly With Brutal Chant Per a report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Sunday afternoon, LSU is having discussions to potentially fire Kelly during the program’s bye in Week 10. The Tigers will next play No. 4 Alabama on Nov. 8. “Sources: LSU is in discussions about Brian Kelly’s future, and that includes outreach to Kelly about his potential departure,” Thamel posted on X. “The situation is in flux. Kelly is owed $54 million in buyout money. He’s gone 34-14 over four seasons, winning just under 71% of his games. LSU lost three of past four games in the SEC games.” Sources: LSU is in discussions about Brian Kelly’s future, and that includes outreach to Kelly about his potential departure. The situation is in flux. Kelly is owed $54 million in buyout money. pic.twitter.com/koxfRjSXfu— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 26, 2025 Per Pete Nakos of On3, LSU made a significant move amid the smoke surrounding Kelly’s tenure with the program, sending all position coaches home from the facility. “Sources have told @On3sports that LSU position coaches have been sent home from the facility, with Brian Kelly’s future with the Tigers an unknown,” Nakos posted on X. Sources have told @On3sports that LSU position coaches have been sent home from the facility, with Brian Kelly's future with the Tigers an unknown. https://t.co/lQy9kP520U https://t.co/tQMu4J2KMX— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) October 26, 2025 LSU fans were vocal on Saturday night about their displeasure with the direction of the program. “Fire Kelly” chants broke out numerous times during the contest against Texas A&M. LSU entered the season with a No. 9 ranking and defeated then-No. 4 Clemson 17-10 on the road in Week 1. But the Tigers have lost three games since, crushing any chances the program had of competing in the College Football Playoff. LSU expected to compete in the CFP this season after spending approximately $18 million in NIL funding for the roster. For more on the NCAA, head to Newsweek Sports.
