Brian Kelly struggles to adjust to life as college football analyst

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Brian Kelly struggles to adjust to life as college football analyst
Summary

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly revealed difficulty watching the opening weekend of college football following his firing from the program last season. Currently working as a CBS Sports analyst, Kelly noted on SiriusXM that his 35-year tenure as a coach made the transition to the broadcast booth challenging. Kelly maintained a 34-14 record during his time at LSU before his departure following a 5-3 start. Despite his exit, he praised the current performance of the Tigers, who secured a victory against Clemson in their season opener. Kelly has been involved in collegiate coaching since 1984, including head coaching roles at Central Michigan and Grand Valley State. He acknowledged that the adjustment remains difficult after spending decades on the sidelines.

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  • Brian Kelly currently serves as an analyst for CBS Sports.
  • Kelly recorded a 34-14 record during his tenure as LSU head coach.
  • LSU defeated Clemson in their first game of the current season.
  • Kelly's coaching career spans positions at Central Michigan and Grand Valley State.
  • The former coach received a $54 million buyout following his firing at LSU.
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  • 12:42 PMYahoo SportsFormer LSU coach Brian Kelly doesn’t like watching college football
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Brian Kelly and his wife did not enjoy the first weekend of college football.

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