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LSU has fired head coach Brian Kelly after a disappointing fourth season.

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin is considered a top candidate to replace Kelly.

Other potential replacements include Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz and USC's Lincoln Riley.

LSU took big swings when its coaching job came open during the 2021 college football season with the firing of Ed Orgeron. There was talk of Lincoln Riley. And also Jimbo Fisher. The Tigers ultimately pulled of what seemed like a coup in luring Brian Kelly from Notre Dame.

The move made sense for both sides. Kelly was the winningest coach in school history with the Fighting Irish but seemed a step behind when trying to compete with the biggest programs. Better to join one that not be able to beat them. For LSU, they got a vetera

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