Ed Orgeron officially out after this season

[riker7]

I hope they land Dabo. Imagine the gut punch that would be for Clemons fans.

[riker7]

Fire up the transfer portal

Anyone with Dr.Pepper welcome.

[FuqMizzou]

Fire up the transfer portal

[CheaterMichael]

So they listed everyone wants to come to LSU outside of Saban, Smart and Day. Got it.

[ibleed]

If the current BOS has its way, I suspect it will be Tucker.

I think Woodward wants either Franklin or Kiffin.

[sctrojan]

Urban Mayee and Jon Gruden are not going to be coaching in college any time soon

[riker7]

Freeze has to be at the top of the list. Not a chance Meyer coaches at LSU.

[samnite]

Here is the LSU Coach hotboard:

The Hot Board: LSU Coaching Search

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After taking time to ponder his next move, LSU athletics director Scott Woodward pulled the plug on Ed Orgeron as head coach at LSU, sources tell the Geaux247 staff

Orgeron is set to coach the final five games of the season after reaching an agreement on his buyout, per multiple reports.

Now, Woodward and his search committee will move deeper into the coaching search.

Who will Woodward turn to as LSU's 33rd head coach in the football program's history?

Sources tell Geaux247 head coaching experience on the collegiate level is a big priority for recruiting purposes. Do not expect LSU to wait around for the NFL coaching carousel to start because Woodward knows how critical it is to have someone in place for the Early Signing Period in recruiting that kicks off on December 18 and runs through December 20.

Outside of Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney, do not be surprised to hear Woodward has kicked the tires on anyone who fits his criteria. He knows how big of a hire this is, and we've already seen with some of his past hires at LSU and other stops, money will not be a deterrent.

Geaux247 will cover every angle of this search, as well as the hunt for the new headman’s assistants to round out his staff.

For now, here is a look at some coaches who have sparked some early interest for various reasons, with detailed information on their salaries, buyouts, history, and what makes them intriguing.

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JAMES FRANKLIN

(Photo: Steve Manuel)
Current Job: Head Coach at Penn State (8^th season)

Record at Penn State: 65-29

Overall Record in College: 89-44

Salary: $6.7 Million

Buyout: $4 Million

Age: 49

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Experience in the SEC … Led Vanderbilt to a pair of 9-win seasons and to three straight bowl games in his three seasons … Stepped into a turbulent situation at Penn State that was only two years removed from the Gerry Sandusky scandal, so has a history with turning around the culture of multiple programs … Now has one of the top classes in the country on the recruiting trail.
LUKE FICKELL

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Current Job: Head Coach at Cincinnati (5^th season)

Record at Cincinnati: 41-14

Overall Record in College: 47-21

Salary: $3.4 Million

Buyout: $3.5 Million

Age: 48

Coaching Background: Defensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Success at Cincinnati and a salary that LSU could easily double … Could alleviate LSU’s problems on the defensive side of the ball with his keen defensive mind … Experience as an interim head coach at national powerhouse Ohio State … Went 6-7 at OSU, but it was a tough situation dealing with the Jim Tressel saga …
JIMBO FISHER

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Current Job: Head Coach at Texas A&M (4^th season)

Record at Texas A&M: 31-12

Overall Record in College: 114-35

Salary: $9 Million

Buyout: (none)

Age: 56

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Woodward brought Fisher to College Station with a crazy salary, so who’s to say he would not attempt it again … Won a national championship at FSU but left the program in a bad place when he bolted for A&M … One of the top offensive minded head coaches in the game and has experience at LSU as offensive coordinator under Nick Saban ...
LINCOLN RILEY

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Current Job: Head Coach at Oklahoma (5^th season)

Record at Oklahoma: 52-8

Overall Record in College: 52-8

Salary: $6.2 Million

Buyout: Around $10 Million

Age: 38

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: It starts with his success on the offensive side of the ball, but Riley would be in the longest of long shots category ... Still, if you’re looking for a head coach, what harm is it in making the very best say no ...
MARIO CRISTOBAL

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Current Job: Head Coach at Oregon (5^th season)

Record at Oregon: 30-11

Overall Record in College: 57-58

Salary: $4.5 Million

Buyout: Around $9 Million

Age: 51

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: One of the top recruiting head coaches in the game … Success at Oregon and stint at Alabama bolstered résumé ...
MATT CAMPBELL

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Current Job: Head Coach at Iowa State (6^th season)

Record at Iowa State: 39-30

Overall Record in College: 74-45

Salary: $4 Million

Buyout: Around $4 Million

Age: 41

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Success at Iowa State speaks for itself … Young, energetic, and known for relating well to his players … Turned down interest from bigger schools after last season’s success … Four straight winning seasons in Ames, Iowa ...
MEL TUCKER

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Current Job: Head coach at Michigan State (2^nd season)

Record at Michigan State: 9-5

Overall Record in College: 14-12

Salary: $5.5 Million

Buyout: Around $3.5 Million

Age: 49

Coaching Background: Defensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Only three years as a head coach in college, but served as interim headman in the NFL for five games … How he fares in upcoming games against Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan will likely be make or break for his chances ... Has worked with Nick Saban at multiple stops and has SEC experience.
BILLY NAPIER

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Current Job: Head coach at UL-Lafayette (4^th season)

Record at UL-L: 33-12

Overall Record in College: 33-12

Salary: $2 Million

Buyout: Around $3 Million

Age: 42

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Highly thought of by Nick Saban … Heavily involved with the offense … A good feel for the recruiting landscape in Louisiana and surrounding states.
DAVE ARANDA

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Current Job: Head Coach at Baylor (2^nd season)

Record at Baylor: 8-8

Overall Record in College: 8-8

Salary: $2.5 Million

Buyout: Around $5 million

Age: 45

Coaching Background: Defensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Strong ties to LSU from when he was defensive coordinator prior to the 2020 season … Familiar with the recruiting territory and expectations … Limited experience as a head coach is a question mark ... Familiar with several on the current staff that lead to some retention ...
BILL O'BRIEN

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Current Job: Offensive Coordinator at Alabama (1^st season)

Overall Record in College: 15-9

Overall Record in NFL: 54-52

Salary: $1.1 Million

Buyout: None

Age: 51

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Stepped into the Penn State scandal and led the program during its darkest time … Enjoyed more success as a play-caller than a head coach but still highly thought of in head coaching circles ... Has found success at Alabama after leaving the NFL.
STEVE SARKISIAN

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Current Job: Head coach at Texas (1^st season)

Record at Texas: 4-3

Overall Record in College: 50-38

Salary: $5.2 Million

Buyout: Around $5 Million

Age: 47

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Successful as an offensive coordinator at Alabama … Head coaching experience at three Power 5 schools is a plus, although has had only moderate success at each stop … Only one year at Texas makes him a long shot, but Woodward hired him once at Washington ...
CHRIS PETERSON

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Current Job: FOX Sports Announcer

Overall Record in College: 147-38

Salary: NA

Buyout: NA

Age: 56

Coaching Background: Offensive side of ball

What makes him intriguing: Woodward lured him to Washington from Boise State … Petersen has recently commented on a desire to possibly get back into coaching for the right opportunity ...
OTHER NAMES OF NOTE

Urban Meyer (Photo: Dylan Buell, Getty)
Urban Meyer (Head Coach at Jacksonville Jaguars/NFL)
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Jamey Chadwell (Head Coach at Coastal Carolina)

Hugh Freeze (Head Coach at Liberty)
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