The College-Coaching Carrousel Is Completely Out of Hand

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has confirmed his involvement in the firing of LSU football coach Brian Kelly, following a meeting with LSU officials at the governor's mansion. The decision comes amid a turbulent season in college football where numerous high-profile coaches have been dismissed. LSU's Athletic Director Scott Woodward has also resigned, and a selection committee, excluding Woodward, will be formed by the LSU Board of Supervisors to find Kelly's successor.

This trend reflects broader changes in college football, where increased turnover among coaches is becoming common. Schools like UCLA, Virginia Tech, and others have already made coaching changes this season. Financial aspects are significant, with ten fired coaches owed a combined $170 million in buyouts, largely funded by revenue from television deals and booster contributions.

The landscape of college football is shifting, with the transfer portal allowing teams to quickly remake rosters, and players now able to profit from name, image, and likeness deals. This has increased parity across teams and raised the stakes for coaches and