Scott Woodward, LSU and Brian Kelly
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LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry made it clear that LSU would not allow athletic director Scott Woodward to make the next hire.
Kelly leaves Baton Rouge with a 34-14 record, but the lack of a playoff appearance and SEC championship created enough pressure for LSU athletic director Scott Woodward to pull the trigger. LSU’s open head coaching job has drawn interest from a mix of SEC veterans,