SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- According to Multiple sources, current LSU Football Coach and former Notre Dame Football Coach Brian Kelly has been informed of the intent to dismiss him.  

This comes after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday night and multiple meetings on Sunday to discuss his future at LSU. The school is expected to inform the team of this development at 8 p.m. Central time. 

Kelly, in his fourth year with the Tigers, signed a 10-year deal including a $95 million salary, with 90 percent of it guaranteed.
His buyout would cost the school $52 million, making it the second-largest ever paid to a college football head coach.

This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available. 

LSU released a statement about the firing of Brian Kelly, saying: 

“When Coach Kelly arrived at LSU four years ago, we had high hopes that he would lead us to multiple SEC and national championships during his time in Baton Rouge,” Woodward said. “Ultimately, the success at the level that LSU demands simply did not materialize, and I made the decision to make a change after last night’s game. I am grateful for the ongoing consultations and support of the LSU Board of Supervisors and Interim President Matt Lee in this decision. We wish Coach Kelly and his family the very best in their future endeavors. We will continue to negotiate his separation and will work toward a path that is better for both parties.”

They continue to say: 

As a proud alum and as the current caretaker of our athletics programs, I will not compromise in our pursuit of excellence, and we will not lower our standards,” Woodward said. “I continue to believe that LSU is the best football program in America and that our head coach position is among the best considering our investment, our ability to attract and retain talent, our unbelievable fans, and our institutional and statewide commitment to – and love for – LSU Football. We will immediately begin a national search for a new head football coach, and I am confident in our ability to bring to Baton Rouge an outstanding leader, teacher and coach, who fits our culture and community and who embraces the excellence that we demand.

“While there will certainly be speculation and reports on candidates and the process, together we will celebrate and welcome a new coach at the appropriate time. I urge all in the LSU community to continue to support our student-athletes and coaches as they compete the rest of the season.”