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Fired LSU Football Head Coach Brian Kelly Reflects on His Time as a Tiger in Emotional Farewell

Following his termination during a meeting, Kelly confirmed his dismissal in an email to LSU officials, including Scott Woodward, days after December 1, 2021.
After a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M, LSU Tigers football team was 5-3 overall at the time of Brian Kelly's dismissal.
In his emailed note, Brian Kelly thanked LSU administrators, expressed gratitude for leading the program, addressed office logistics, and said he is open to settlement talks per his contract.
LSU named Frank Wilson as interim head coach for the next game while buyout talks begin on Brian Kelly's $54 million contract, expected to settle for less.
Looking at tenure and trend, Kelly's departure adds to SEC coaching turnover, with his 34-14 record over more than three seasons at LSU.

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