Fired LSU coach Brian Kelly reveals future coaching plans

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LSU football tabbed Brian Kelly to be head coach in late 2021, poaching the big-name coach from Notre Dame. The move sent shockwaves through the college football world — a sitting Notre Dame head coach choosing to leave for another job wasn’t something we’ve seen before.

Kelly arrived at LSU with big aspirations, hoping Baton Rouge would be the place he could win a national title. LSU began 2025 ranked in the top-10 after signing the top-ranked transfer portal class in the nation, but the year did not go to plan.

Kelly was fired in October after LSU was blown out by Texas A&M at home. The Kelly era came to an abrupt end, and LSU began its pursuit of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.

As for Kelly, he didn’t take another job. It’s unclear how heavily Kelly pursued openings or how heavily any school pursued him. Kelly recently spoke to USA TODAY about his future plans.

The story revealed Kelly hasn’t completely stepped away from the game. Kelly is working as a consultant, which has included work for Charles Huff’s Memphis program.

Kelly reflected on some lessons at LSU and what he could change if he gets another chance.

“This past transition for me gave me some time to think about the things I would have done differently or better. We were in a real new change in college football, where building a front office was crucial. Making sure that your hires were the right hires. I think most of the hindsight for me, would be based upon not the culture or process of building a championship program but probably the hiring process. And, making sure that you have the pieces in place to handle where college football is today. Building out a really good front office immediately. I think we may have been in a great place at the end, but we didn’t get there soon enough, maybe. I think continuity with your coordinators is very important.”

Kelly made it clear — he wants to coach again. Kelly told USA TODAY that he misses the relationship aspect of coaching.

“I think the motivator for me is what you miss,” Kelly said.

In the meantime, Kelly appeared on CBS Sports earlier this week to talk about top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft.

This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Fired LSU coach Brian Kelly reveals future coaching plans

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