Coaching change

LSU hires Brian Kelly

LSU hired Brian Kelly as head coach. Wikipedia

Before

Previous head coachEd Orgeron51-20

After

New head coachBrian Kellyfrom Notre Dame (2010-2021); Notre Dame finished 11-2 in 2021

Where the program stood around the hire

Before: ranked 6th of 130 in 2021. Next: 6th, 7th.

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Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.

View as table
Program rank by season
SeasonRankWhere that sitsRecord
20188th of 130top 1010-3
20195th of 130top 1015-0
20205th of 127top 105-5
20216th of 130top 106-7
20226th of 131top 1010-4
20237th of 133top 1010-3
20249th of 134top 109-4

More facts

  • Brian Kelly succeeded Ed Orgeron (51-20). Wikipedia
  • Brian Kelly came from Notre Dame (2010-2021). Wikipedia
  • Brad Davis had been interim head coach. Wikipedia