Brian Kelly could return to coaching in 2027 with three potential schools

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Brian Kelly could return to coaching in 2027 with three potential schools

Summary

Brian Kelly, recently appointed as an analyst for CBS Sports, is out of coaching for 2026 following his dismissal from LSU in October 2025. Despite a difficult tenure at LSU, Kelly has a successful track record and hopes to return to the sidelines in 2027. Potential landing spots include Rutgers, Boston College, and Northern Illinois, each with varying reasons for a possible coaching change. Candidates might consider Kelly's experience and history of program building as advantageous.

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•Brian Kelly was LSU's head coach from 2022-25.
•He was fired after a loss to Texas A&M in October 2025.
•Potential openings may arise at Rutgers, Boston College, and Northern Illinois.
•Kelly has expressed a desire to coach again.
•William Tate, who hired Kelly at LSU, is now president at Rutgers.

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Brian Kelly won't be coaching in 2026, but could he return to the sidelines in 2027? These schools make sense as potential landing spots.
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