All articles tagged with #lsu football
Originally Published 18 days ago — by WBRZ
LSU football team has arrived in Houston to prepare for the Texas Bowl against No. 21 Houston, with practices scheduled before the game on Saturday evening.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
LSU is embroiled in a legal dispute with former coach Brian Kelly over his $54 million buyout, highlighting LSU's mismanagement and confusing communication regarding his firing, which could damage its reputation and impact future coaching hires.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cleveland.com
Brian Kelly's tenure as LSU head coach was marred by his apparent lack of engagement during critical periods, including roster building and recruiting, which contributed to his firing. Reports reveal he was often disengaged, even relaxing on a beach during key times, leading to a toxic environment and poor decision-making within the program. His departure highlights the importance of full commitment in coaching roles at top programs like LSU.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AJC.com
Kirby Smart reflects on the high-pressure environment of LSU football coaching, contrasting it with his own experience and discussing the recent firing of Brian Kelly due to unmet high expectations, despite Kelly's strong record, highlighting the intense nature of college football coaching in the SEC.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NOLA.com
LSU has hired Bo Davis, former Texas defensive line coach, to join Brian Kelly's coaching staff as the new defensive line coach. Davis, a former LSU player, brings a wealth of experience and success in developing defensive linemen. His three-year deal is worth $4.05 million, with an annual compensation starting at $1.25 million. This hire is crucial for LSU, which has seen high turnover in the defensive line coach position. Davis' expertise will be vital as LSU looks to strengthen its defensive line, especially with key players declaring for the NFL Draft. Kelly still has five more coaching positions to fill as he continues to shape his staff.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Louisiana State University Athletics
LSU Football is set to play against Alabama in a highly anticipated game, and fans can listen to the live stream.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NOLA.com
LSU football faces Grambling State in a non-conference game, with LSU leading 42-10 at halftime. This is the first meeting between the two teams, and future scheduling difficulties within the SEC may prevent a rematch. The game is available on SEC Network+ and ESPN+.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
LSU football secures a major recruiting victory with the commitment of five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore for the 2025 class. Moore, ranked as the No. 10 overall player and second-ranked wide receiver in the 2025 ESPN 300, chose LSU over Texas and Oregon. This marks the first five-star receiver signing for LSU since 2018. Head coach Brian Kelly and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton have been actively recruiting skill players, with Moore citing LSU's communication and relationship-building as key factors in his decision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
LSU football has vacated all of its wins from 2012-2015, including two bowl games, due to NCAA violations. Former head coach Les Miles is now ineligible for the College Football Hall of Fame as his official record drops to 108-73. The violations were due to former offensive lineman Vadal Alexander being ineligible for his entire college career. LSU self-imposed the penalty back in 2022, and also lost eight football scholarships and two men's basketball scholarships. LSU men's basketball will also serve three years of probation, and former head coach Will Wade was handed a 10-game suspension and two-year show-cause order.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
LSU football program has been penalized by the NCAA for a scandal involving former offensive lineman Vadal Alexander, which includes vacating 37 wins under former coach Les Miles. The penalty reduces Miles' official career record, making him ineligible for the College Football Hall of Fame. Miles has been out of coaching since 2021, when Kansas parted ways with him following allegations of sexual misconduct while at LSU.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NOLA.com
LSU football has vacated all 37 wins from the 2012-15 seasons due to former offensive lineman Vadal Alexander competing while ineligible his entire career. Alexander's father was paid $180,150 in funds embezzled by former head of the Our Lady of the Lake Foundation John Paul Funes. LSU self-imposed the penalty in response to a notice of allegations from the NCAA. The infraction was considered a Level I violation. Former coach Les Miles' record at the school is now officially 77-34.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NOLA.com
LSU football's academic progress rate fell to 923 during the 2021-22 academic year, below the NCAA's minimum benchmark of 930, but the team won't face penalties due to pandemic relief. The NCAA will resume imposing penalties next spring, with punishments for the 2024-25 season. LSU's multiyear score has been the lowest in the Southeastern Conference for the fifth straight year. However, six LSU teams reached a perfect multiyear APR score of 1,000. LSU head coaches receive bonuses for meeting certain multiyear APR scores.