Woodward asked Brian Kelly fired offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, sources say, after the team’s third loss in four Texas A&M vs LSU games, and LSU’s offense has posted the SEC’s worst per-game rushing numbers. Kelly wanted to make changes in the program, but not the ones Woodward requested. The conversation reportedly “got intense and led to serious discussions about a buyout for Kelly,” sources say.

LSU football released a statement Monday morning that Sloan was no longer the team’s offensive coordinator, but the school also confirmed that talks over Kelly’s exit are still underway. While the coach’s contract states a $53 million buyout, it “includes a payment schedule that could provide relief to the school if Kelly takes another coaching controversy position” since it’s not a one-time

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