LSU, Notre Dame and Brian Kelly

Why Brian Kelly's decision to leave Notre Dame for LSU has aged so poorly
LSU head coach Brian Kelly left Notre Dame because he felt like he couldn’t win a national championship there. Well, the Fighting Irish are a win away from proving him very, very wrong.
After Brian Kelly left for LSU, Notre Dame players explain why they embraced Marcus Freeman
Three years after Brian Kelly left for LSU, Notre Dame is in the national championship game. Here's why the players think Marcus Freeman got them this far.
Brian Kelly's Departure Haunts LSU as Notre Dame Reaches National Championship
Notre Dame has clinched its first College Football Playoff National Championship berth since 1988, defeating Penn State in a thrilling 27-24 showdown. The Fighting Irish, now led by head coach Marcus Freeman,
Marcus Freeman coaching timeline: How the Notre Dame coach transformed the Irish after Brian Kelly
A big reason for Notre Dame's success during the 2024-25 season? Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman. Freeman, who is just 38 yards old, will ironically be playing against his alma mater in Ohio State.
Scott Rabalais: Would a CFP title for Notre Dame mean more heat for LSU's Brian Kelly?
LSU coach Brian Kelly says he's rooting for former school Notre Dame in the CFP final. But would a championship win for the Irish mean more pressure for him?
Notre Dame AD calls Marcus Freeman 'the perfect coach' for surging Irish
Since losing his first three games at the helm, Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame football teams have improved each season.
Did Marcus Freeman play at Ohio State? Notre Dame coach to coach vs alma mater in CFP championship game
Here's a look back at Marcus Freeman's playing career at Ohio State as he leads Notre Dame into the CFP championship game on Monday vs. the Buckeyes:
Notre Dame’s resilience a reflection of once-doubted Marcus Freeman
At the time, it was seen as a major downgrade. Notre Dame was going from Brian Kelly, a proven head coach with an extensive résumé and the school’s all-time leader in wins, to Marcus Freeman, who had been a defensive coordinator for only a few years and had spent only one season in South Bend,
Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Coach Who Will be off the Hot Seat After 2025
Finebaum, known as the "Voice of the SEC," discussed potential head coaches who might be on the hot seat in 2025 during his ...
Brian Kelly pulling for Notre Dame as ex-Irish coach addresses backlash over comments stemming from departure
CHARLOTTE -- Notre Dame is one win away from a long-awaited national championship victory, and the man who helped set the ...
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Is Brian Kelly a “Fraud” when he says he's “Happy for” or “Pulling for” Notre Dame in National Championship?
Former Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly has endured significant criticism throughout Notre Dame’s run to the College Football Playoff National Championship. His attempts to diminish the backlash ...
Brian Kelly was the biggest loser of Notre Dame's Orange Bowl win
The Fighting Irish’s 27-24 Orange Bowl win over Penn State at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida proved former Notre ...
Can't stand Brian Kelly now? Wait until LSU coach wins big in SEC after transfer portal adds
Brian Kelly wouldn't score well on a Q-score metric, but he's reloading LSU for an uprising. How are you going to like Kelly ...
Paul Finebaum: Brian Kelly's Previous Comments on Notre Dame Will 'Haunt Him'
LSU head coach Brian Kelly remains in headlines after his former program, Notre Dame, punched its ticket to the National ...
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Three reasons Brian Kelly deserves some credit for Notre Dame's title appearence
LSU head coach Brian Kelly's former school is playing for a national championship on Monday. Notre Dame faces Ohio State for the title inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Followin ...