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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 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.

Orgeron era ends in improbable triumph over Texas A&M: ‘What a way to end that game’

By Jared Brodtmann November 28, 2021

At halftime in the chilly, damp Baton Rouge night, LSU took the field with a 17-7 lead over rival Texas A&M in hand. At their flank was Ed Orgeron, soaring down the field with arms out wide as if he...

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 women’s basketball graduate student guard Jailin Cherry (1) blocks a Tulane player on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, during LSU’s 75-58 win over Tulane at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Experience and ball movement key to LSU women’s hoops win over Tulane

By Peter Rauterkus November 23, 2021

A team effort would be the best words to describe LSU’s dominant 75-58 win over Tulane. The Tigers finished the game with five players in double figures in what was an impressive team performance...

LSU baseball junior utility Gavin Dugas (6) prepares for the pitch Saturday, April 17, 2021 during LSU’s 2-4 loss against South Carolina in Alex Box Stadium on Gourrier Avenue in Baton Rouge.

LSU Baseball Notebook: What we’ve seen and what we can expect

By Mackay Suire November 23, 2021

Clear and sunny skies are usually how America’s favorite pastime is fantasized about. Combine that with a light breeze that gracefully carries the ball just past the outfield wall and you are left...

LSU men's basketball head coach Will Wade speaks to the referee Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, during LSU’s 85-46 win against McNeese in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU makes history in rout of Belmont; ‘This was not some bye game that we dominated.’

By Henry Huber @HenryHuber_ November 23, 2021

Before the Belmont Bruins faced off against the undefeated Tigers on Monday night, they averaged 88 points a game and hadn’t scored below 80 a single time this season. They were expected to give...

LSU football freshman cornerback Eli Ricks (1) looks at the field Saturday, Sep. 26, 2020 before LSU's 44-24 loss against Mississippi State in Tiger Stadium.

Report: Star LSU corner Eli Ricks enters transfer portal

By Dylan Sanders November 22, 2021

LSU cornerback Elias Ricks has entered the transfer portal, Rivals.com reported Monday morning.  Ed Orgeron said Monday afternoon that he has yet to speak to Ricks or his family, and he only heard...

LSU football sophomore quarterback Max Johnson (14) listens to someone speaking through a headset Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, during LSU’s 27-14 win against ULM in Tiger Stadium on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: In disappointing ULM win, ‘reckless’ coaching almost leads to upset

By Nick Ombrellaro November 21, 2021

“Don’t do that. Don’t give me hope.” Jeremy Renner’s soft delivery of one of the most compelling Marvel Cinematic Universe lines has me now feeling the same way about the...

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...