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Brian Kelly Claims LSU's Actions Hurt Job Prospects

11/25/2025

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Brian Kelly, the head football coach at Louisiana State University (LSU), says LSU's claim of not formally terminating him has hindered his job prospects.
In a letter dated Nov. 18, Kelly says he may seek damages for harm to his ability to secure employment.
Kelly filed a declaratory-judgment petition after the LSU board allowed Wade Rousse to terminate Kelly and did not clarify the grounds.

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Brian Kelly, the head football coach at Louisiana State University (LSU), says LSU's claim of not formally terminating him has hindered his job prospects.
In a letter dated Nov. 18, Kelly says he may seek damages for harm to his ability to secure employment.
Kelly filed a declaratory-judgment petition after the LSU board allowed Wade Rousse to terminate Kelly and did not clarify the grounds.