The Tigers’ former head coach, Brian Kelly, was fired Sunday amidst a 5-3 campaign. With not even three full days having gone by since Brian Kelly was fired from his position as head coach at LSU, the saga surrounding the program’s coaching search has created plenty of intrigue.

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron said he'd "love to" return to the school as coach in an ESPN interview on Oct. 29 after winning a championship in 2019.

Fox Sports analyst forsees Lane Kiffin becoming the next head coach at LSU after the season comes to an end. Right now, rumors are circulating that Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is looking elsewhere after this season. Among the schools being floated around are LSU and Florida.

On Wednesday, ESPN Radio’s Evan Cohen asked Orgeron if he would go back to LSU. Orgeron stated he would be back in a heartbeat. “I’d love to,” Orgeron said. “Are you kidding me? I’m one phone call away. I just gotta get in my truck, I could be there today.”

Joel Klatt explains why LSU’s resources, recruiting power, and winning pedigree make it a top-three job — and that Lane Kiffin is the most likely fit.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry intends to prevent LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward from hiring the Tigers' next football coach. “Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select him before I let him do it,” Landry said of Woodward during a press conference he held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday to mainly discuss other governmental matters.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward will not be involved in selecting the Tigers’ next head coach.

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