Report: LSU fires Kelly after blowout loss to Texas A&M

LSU has decided to fire fourth-year head coach Brian Kelly, sources told Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger.

LSU officials began discussing the sideline boss' future Sunday after the Tigers suffered a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M in Baton Rouge on Saturday night. The defeat dropped Kelly's outfit to 5-3 in 2025.

Kelly's buyout is almost $54 million, according to USA Today.

Kelly and athletic director Scott Woodward had a tense meeting Sunday about potential staff changes, sources told Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. Woodward reportedly wanted to fire offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, while Kelly is said to have responded with a threat to fire offensive line coach Brad Davis.

With a 34-14 record across three-plus seasons, Kelly fell short of the lofty expectations that accompanied him from Notre Dame when he succeeded Ed Orgeron.

The Tigers lost at least three games each year under Kelly's watch. Saturday marked LSU's second consecutive loss and its third defeat in its past four appearances.

The Tigers have an upcoming bye before traveling to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama.