Brian Kelly Open to Returning to College Coaching

Former LSU head football coach Brian Kelly expressed openness to returning to the sidelines in a recent radio interview, while commenting on the program's shift under his successor, Lane Kiffin. Kelly, who was fired last October after a 5-3 start to the 2025 season, spoke Friday on SiriusXM's College Sports show hosted by Dusty Dvoracek and Danny Kannell.

Kelly's tenure at LSU ended with an overall record of 34-14, following a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M that prompted the university to terminate his contract without cause. The move came amid a disappointing stretch for the Tigers, who had higher expectations after Kelly's arrival from Notre Dame in 2021. In his first major public comments since the firing, Kelly outlined plans to stay engaged with the sport as he considers his next steps. "If the right situation comes about and I'm ready, I'm certainly going to entertain that," he said. He added that he intends to visit college programs over the next few weeks to observe spring practices and assess operational aspects, including name, image and likeness deals, transfers, and scheduling. Kelly also plans to connect with former assistants now heading NFL teams and other Power Four...