Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher emerge as potential candidates for coaching roles

Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly is surfacing as a prospective candidate for teams seeking new leadership during the current college football coaching cycle. Kelly, the winningest coach in Notre Dame history, was dismissed from his position at LSU midway through the 2025 season. Reports from On3 indicate that athletic departments are weighing experienced options as the season progresses and coaching vacancies appear likely. Along with Kelly, former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher and former Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson are identified as potential candidates within the retread market. While Kelly previously guided the Fighting Irish to two College Football Playoff appearances, his tenure ended with his departure after the 2021 regular season. Current Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has since led the program to results that extend beyond those achieved during his predecessor's term.

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