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Smart on LSU Firing Kelly: ‘It’s the World We Live In’
Kirby Smart commented on LSU firing Brian Kelly amid high expectations and playoff pressures, noting Kelly's 34-14 record and the SEC now having three coaching vacancies.
- On Oct 28, 2025, LSU informed Brian Kelly and Joe Sloan they would be moving on less than 24 hours after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M, marking a midseason dismissal.
- Kelly's on-field results fell short of expectations, as the LSU Tigers did not qualify for the College Football Playoff in his three full seasons under the 12-team format.
- Smart, who coached at LSU in 2004 and was hired by Georgia in 2015, said `I know it's high expectations` about the LSU job, reflecting SEC coaching pressures.
- Brian Kelly was in the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, and Scott Woodward, LSU Athletic Director, said the school and Kelly are negotiating toward a fair solution as the buyout could cost more than $52 million.
- The move creates the SEC's third coaching opening this season, joining Florida and Arkansas, as Smart said the playoff-focused environment makes seasons feel 'boom or bust' with little room for normalcy.
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Smart on LSU firing Kelly: ‘It’s the world we live in’
Less than 24 hours after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M, LSU informed coach Brian Kelly that the program would be moving on from him and offensive coordinator Joe Sloan. Kelly joined a long list of coaches who have been dismissed from their duties mid-season. According to Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, “It’s the world we live in.” Smart was asked about the coaching change on Monday, days ahead of Georgia’s rivalry game against Florida, which fir…
·Warren, United States
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart on Louisiana State firing Brian Kelly: 'It's the world we live in'
Louisiana State parted ways with coach Brian Kelly less than 24 hours after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. Kelly, who led the Tigers to a 34-14 record in 3 1/2 seasons, joined a list of coaches dismissed mid-season.
·Johnstown, United States
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