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LSU fires Brian Kelly after 49–25 loss; $54M buyout in talks as Landry says “not selecting the next coach

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LSU Coaching Change: Key Numbers, Dates & Verified Quotes

LSU lost 49–25 to No. 3 Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium. The season record moved to 5–3. Within about a day, LSU Athletics announced a leadership change in football involving Brian Kelly. The school page provides the update on staffing and the designation of Frank Wilson as interim head coach. The opponent’s report and official numbers are posted by Texas A&M Athletics and in the final stats PDF.

LSU’s statement on the change is available on LSU Athletics. For related NIL and college football context, see Cruxbuzz on LSU NIL and Cruxbuzz college football coverage.

34–14
Brian Kelly record at LSU (4 seasons)
$54M
Approximate reported buyout
23–3
Record at Tiger Stadium
19–10
Record vs SEC opponents
Oct. 25, 2025
LSU lost 49–25 to No. 3 Texas A&M in Baton Rouge (LSU football news archive · A&M recap · Final stats PDF).
Oct. 26, 2025
LSU announced a leadership change in football; Frank Wilson named interim head coach (official release · bio).
Oct. 27, 2025
Staff changes were posted after the announcement (football news archive).
Oct. 29, 2025
Gov. Jeff Landry discussed the selection process during a media availability in Baton Rouge (local feed).
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry speaking at a podium
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry at a public event related to state matters. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons (link) (CC BY 2.0).

Quick Check

Who was named interim LSU head coach on Oct. 26, 2025?

Garrett Nussmeier
Frank Wilson
Ed Orgeron
Les Miles
Answer recorded.

The module covered the game score and date, the staffing announcement by LSU, the interim designation for Frank Wilson, selected statements, and links to official materials for readers who want the source pages.

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