Brian Kelly update: LSU ‘in talks’ over firing decision, Louisiana governor reportedly involved

Amid massive pressure to sack LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly, it was reported Sunday that the Louisiana State University is in a high-profile boardroom discussion on the future of Kelly, in which the governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, is also reportedly involved.

Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported that LSU executives are holding “high-level” discussions on Kelly’s future, but “no immediately resolution is expected.” He added that in the absence of a permanent president at LSU, Gov. Landry is a key part of the discussions.

Calls for Kelly’s firing have grown with the program’s three-back-to-back losses in the 2025 college football season, with the latest coming against Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon. The loss against Texas was seemingly a tipping point for the LSU Tigers fans and calls for the 64-year-old to be fired have grown massively since.

The Louisiana State University is currently in a complicated situation with the search for a permanent president ongoing, Dellenger reported. In the absence of the president, the governor has become involved in the decision and is holding key meetings with the board on the future of Brian Kelly and possible replacements.

The report added that among the topics that are under discussion are Kelly’s massive $53 million buyout, which, according to him, could be eased because of the offset language.

Gov Landry is a key part of the talks and “is expected, if he hasn’t already, to meet with key donors & board members,” the report noted.

This story is being updated.