Brian Kelly's absence from a college football sideline might not be prolonged as the former LSU coach spoke with Maryland this past week about its head coaching job, sources told Chris Vannini, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo of The Athletic.
The Terrapins fired Mike Locksley on Oct. 21 after a sixth straight loss in his eighth season with the program.
Kelly has been calling games for CBS Sports Network this season after being fired by LSU last year. He compiled a 34-14 record with the Tigers and is owed a $54-million buyout from the school. That payment is subject to offset language, meaning LSU would receive some relief should Kelly take another coaching job.
While Kelly's tenure ended in dramatic fashion at LSU, he remains one of the most successful coaches in the sport since 2000. He piled up wins at Notre Dame before heading to LSU, leaving South Bend with a sparkling 92-39 mark.
The Maryland job has been challenging since the school joined the Big Ten, with the Terrapins winning more than seven games just twice since joining the conference in 2014.
