Why did LSU fire football coach Brian Kelly? Here's a closer look at what led to the Tigers' decision, along with Kelly's record and buyout

LSU is in the process of parting ways with athletic director Scott Woodward, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. This significant change atop the Tigers' organization comes as amid a football coaching search that will hire a replacement for Brian Kelly, who was ousted from the program last Sunday.

Jeff Landry sidelined LSU AD Scott Woodward from the Tigers’ coaching search, intensifying a political feud as Brian Kelly’s buyout collide.

LSU has fired football coach Brian Kelly. How much has it cost LSU to hire and fire its former coach? Find out here.

Kim Mulkey skipped out on her postgame press conference after the ouster of LSU athletic director Scott Woodward. The news made its way to the bench

The LSU Tigers are dismissing Brian Kelly from his tenure as the head football coach, as reported on Sunday night.

So, to get right to that point: LSU was wrong to fire Kelly mid-season, the fan base was wrong to demand a mid-season firing and the state’s populace has its priorities screwed up if it cares more about the status of the football coach than about the search for a university president.

The LSU Tigers are reportedly having discussions on the possibility of firing head coach Brian Kelly after a loss to Texas A&M.

LSU and athletic director Scott Woodward are going their separate ways. Read Woodward's full letter to LSU fans as he departs.