It was hard to keep the ‘cat in the bag’ about Notre Dame’s Coach Brian Kelly leaving for LSU. The news broke quickly from news sources on social media.
Today, Louisiana State University made their official announcement that Coach Kelly will be leading the Tigers next year.
In a statement released today, LSU says Coach Kelly will receive a ten-year, $95 million contract, will be formally introduced as the 34th head coach in LSU Football history at a press conference on Wednesday.
“I could not be more excited to join a program with the commitment to excellence, rich traditions, and unrivaled pride and passion of LSU Football,” Coach Kelly said. “I am fully committed to recruiting, developing, and graduating elite student-athletes, winning championships, and working together with our administration to make Louisiana proud. Our potential is unlimited, and I cannot wait to call Baton Rouge home.”
“Brian Kelly is the epitome of a winner,” said LSU Director of Athletics Scott Woodward. “He has built and sustained success at every program he’s led, from multiple undefeated regular seasons and National Coach of the Year honors to national titles and College Football Playoff berths. His credentials and consistency speak for themselves.”
“Most importantly, Coach Kelly’s players and programs exemplify excellence in all aspects of the student-athlete experience – in competition, in the classroom, and throughout the community – and he shares our values and vision for elevating our university and our state. We’re thrilled to welcome him and his family to Baton Rouge, and we are excited to work with him as we add to the championship legacy of LSU Football,” said Woodward.
Coach Kelly brings with him more than 280 career victories in his collegiate head-coaching career. He is one of only five active coaches who led their programs to multiple undefeated regular seasons since 2009 and to the College Football Playoffs in two of the last three seasons.