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After a 5-3 record in the 2025 season, LSU officially fired its head coach Brian Kelly after four years. His journey at Louisiana State was a tumultuous one where he struggled to replicate his success at Notre Dame and other schools. Despite having a star quarterback in Garret Nussmeier, Kelly failed in his strategy where the team couldn't create enough turnovers or make plays deep inside the opponent's territory. Now, LSU is on the hunt for a new coach to lead the team and several prospects are caught up in this conversation. Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer’s name was recently linked to the top job; however, it appears the legend is no longer interested in taking the sidelines and calling plays via a headset.While speaking to Kellyanne Stitts of Cleveland based - TV, Meyer mentioned that he has no interest in any coaching jobs at the moment.“I don't have a desire,” Meyer said on Friday while emphasizing how coaches like Brian Hartline could step up and prove their worth as full-time head coaches.Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch - Source: Imagn“I do. I’m a big Brian Hartline fan, always have been, and he just needed the experience (as an OC). I’m glad he stayed (at OSU), he had a chance to leave, and he learned from us and (Buckeyes head) coach (Ryan) Day, and I think he’s ready,” Meyer added in his suggestion.After a brief tenure of over 18 years as head coach with various franchises and programs, Meyer bid adieu to the football coaching world in 2018. He cited health reasons as a factor behind his move. These days he mostly spends time on podcasts as a full-time panelist.David Pollack links Brian Kelly to new coaching opportunities in college footballKelly's dismissal has been a decisive move in the football circles, especially after his continued struggles in leading LSU to a college football playoff spot. Pollack, who was analyzing the ongoing situation, claimed that Kelly could be a great fit at Penn State or Arkansas; both schools need a new coach.“I would hire Brian Kelly at Arkansas. Actually, let’s take the SEC out of it. I’d be more inclined to hire Brian Kelly at Penn State because that might be a better fit. Brian Kelly is a great football coach who’s proven it for a long time,” Pollack said on the See Ball Get Ball podcast this week.With just four weeks left to wrap up the season, it will be interesting to see if Kelly manages to land a new opportunity. He is destined to earn as much as $54 million as part of his buyout clause after his recent firing.
