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LSU football freshman linebacker Sloan Wright (48) and senior cornerback Lloyd Cole (32) put their arms around head coach Ed Orgeron for his final game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, during LSU's 27-24 win against Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Film Room: How LSU played up to A&M, avoiding a losing season

By Trey Davis December 1, 2021

Saturday night in Death Valley was exactly the finale that LSU needed for this season. The Tigers finished 6-6 and 3-5 in conference play. Against the Aggies they had given up a 10-point lead in the fourth...

Brian Kelly poses along with athletics director Scott Woodward Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, while holding up LSU's "win!" bar during the press conference held in regard to his recent hire as LSU football's new head coach at the Bill Lawton Room in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: Why Brian Kelly is a good hire for LSU

By Peter Rauterkus December 1, 2021

When searching for a new head football coach, it was clear that LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward wanted to make a splash by hiring someone with a winning pedigree and a great resumé. Having hired...

Brian Kelly smiles Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, during a press conference held in regard to his recent hire as LSU football's new head coach at the Bill Lawton Room in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Under Brian Kelly, LSU expects multiple championships: ‘He’s here to sustain it’

By Reed Darcey December 1, 2021

On Nov. 22, Brian Kelly was asked if he’d consider leaving Notre Dame for another head coaching gig. He implied that it would be difficult to lure him away.  “Unless that fairy godmother...

FILE - Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy in South Bend, Ind., Nov. 6, 2021. LSU is hiring away from Notre Dame, a stunning move of one of the most accomplished coaches in college football jumping from the sport's most storied program to a Southeastern Conference powerhouse. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

LSU to pay Brian Kelly, a regimented, no-nonsense coach, $100 million over 10 years

By Dylan Sanders November 30, 2021

“He’s an organized dude. He’s gonna get that place right,” current Chicago Bear and former Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet said while hanging out with former players in a Twitter...

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 55-0. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Reports: LSU to hire Brian Kelly as next head football coach

By Reveille Staff Report November 29, 2021

LSU’s wild coaching search is coming to an end. The school has reportedly struck a deal that will make Brian Kelly, head coach at Notre Dame, its next head football coach, according to multiple reports...

LSU football freshman wide receiver Jack Bech (80) points to the crowd Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, after LSU's 27-24 win against Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU coach search ripe with uncertainty. What’s guaranteed: new coach to inherit quality roster

By Peter Rauterkus November 28, 2021

It was a storybook ending to the Ed Orgeron era. A game-winning touchdown pass, senior leader Damone Clark icing the game with two sacks, Tiger Stadium descending into utter madness at the final whistle....

LSU wide receiver Trey Palmer (33) runs past Texas A&M defensive back Jardin Gilbert (20) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Gamer: How LSU gave away lead, took it back and upset Texas A&M

By Reveille Staff Report November 27, 2021

Ed Orgeron’s tenure concluded, coaching search rumors continued to swirl and LSU upset Texas A&M 27-24 on a wet, chilly Saturday night in Baton Rouge.  Cade York opened the scoring with...

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley questions the referees during first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

Column: Why Lincoln Riley would and would not become LSU’s next head coach

By Jared Brodtmann November 26, 2021

A relaxed Jimbo Fisher sat at the podium for his weekly press conference on Monday in College Station. The Texas A&M coach rested his arms on the table and spoke candidly with reporters who were pondering...

LSU football sophomore quarter back Max Johnson (14) takes the field on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, during LSU’s 27-14 victory over ULM in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU slogs through ULM win: Johnson adjusts target depth, but offense still frustrates

By Reed Darcey November 21, 2021

Max Johnson’s offense was up 10 points midway through the third quarter when he stared down a 4th and 3 from UL-Monroe’s 14-yard line.  LSU could have kicked the field goal and given their...

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley questions the referees during first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

Reveille College Football Weekly Pick ‘Em: Week 12

Henry Huber: We’re back, baby! Hope y’all didn’t miss us and our picks too much! This week should be exciting, with games that have huge playoff implications such as Ohio State vs. Michigan...

LSU football freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (5) scans down the field Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, looking for an open receiver during LSU's 16-13 loss against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Garrett Nussmeier takes redshirt year, Orgeron Confirmed

By Peter Rauterkus November 18, 2021

Freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has decided to take a redshirt year with two games left in LSU's season. Matt O'Dowd has been named the backup quarterback, Head Coach Ed Orgeron said.  After...

LSU football freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (5) scans down the field Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, looking for an open receiver during LSU's 16-13 loss against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Film Room: Why Johnson was benched and why Nussmeier should start final two games

By Trey Davis III @THETREYDAY2 November 17, 2021

This week in the film room, I will be discussing the quarterback play from the LSU standpoint. It has been a long season, but this move to get Garrett Nussmeier in the starting role may have been too late...