Brian Kelly leaves Notre Dame for LSU

LSU confirmed Tuesday morning that it had agreed to a 10-year, $95 million contract with Kelly to make him its new head coach

Brian Kelly, Notre Dame head coach

I will be leaving Notre Dame.

Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick says Kelly will not be coaching the Irish in their upcoming bowl game

Kelly, who also was linked to the USC opening that went to former Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, will be introduced at a news conference Wednesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Brian Kelly, LSU head coach

I could not be more excited to join a program with the commitment to excellence, rich traditions and unrivaled pride and passion of LSU Football.

Jack Swarbrick, Notre Dame athletic director

I was not surprised. There had been enough in weeks leading up, gave me the sense that there were other things attracting Brian.

Jack Swarbrick, Notre Dame athletic director

Brian did not come to me, which frankly I appreciated, with some opportunity to match the offer

Jack Swarbrick, Notre Dame athletic director

he told the team today that it was just about another opportunity and the right time for his family to take on another opportunity and have another experience

John I. Jenkins, Notre Dame president

On behalf of the University of Notre Dame, I want to thank Brian Kelly for a wonderful 12-year run as our head football coach.