Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

LSU Board Fires Coach Kelly Amid $54 Million Lawsuit

11/22/2025

50 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to terminate head football coach Brian Kelly for cause in response to his $54 million breach-of-contract lawsuit.
Kelly alleges he was fired without cause on October 26.
LSU says no formal termination occurred until the board's recent vote.
The university argues Scott Woodward lacked authority to fire Kelly.
A hearing on Kelly's preliminary injunction is set for December 12.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to terminate head football coach Brian Kelly for cause in response to his $54 million breach-of-contract lawsuit.
Kelly alleges he was fired without cause on October 26.
LSU says no formal termination occurred until the board's recent vote.
The university argues Scott Woodward lacked authority to fire Kelly.
A hearing on Kelly's preliminary injunction is set for December 12.