Brian Kelly joins CBS Sports as college football analyst for 2026 season

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Brian Kelly joins CBS Sports as college football analyst for 2026 season
Summary

Brian Kelly has signed on with CBS Sports as a college football analyst for the 2026 season. After his dismissal from LSU midway through the 2025 season, he will provide coverage for Mountain West games and contribute to the weekday talk show 'Inside College Football.' During his coaching career, Kelly achieved notable success, including a record as the winningest coach in Notre Dame history but faced challenges in Baton Rouge, leading to his firing after a 5-3 start in Year 4. He has expressed intentions to return to coaching, though future plans remain uncertain.

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  • Brian Kelly takes a year off from coaching after being fired.
  • He joins CBS Sports to analyze college football games.
  • Kelly will cover Mountain West games and 'Inside College Football.'
  • He was previously the winningest coach at Notre Dame.
  • Kelly expressed interest in coaching again in 2027.
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  • 6:33 PMYahoo SportsFormer LSU coach Brian Kelly lands TV gig for 2026 season
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Brian Kelly will take the year off coaching and instead will serve as a CBS analyst, both in the broadcast booth and the studio.

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