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Brian Kelly struggles to adjust to life as college football analyst

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:30 PM

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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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

7:30 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports’ Brian Kelly ‘had a hard time watching’ LSU’s win over Clemson
12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former LSU coach Brian Kelly doesn’t like watching college football

What they're saying

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This is the first college football season that Brian Kelly hasn’t worked as a coach since 1983. It’s also the first since his four-year stint as head coach of the LSU Tigers. It’s going to take a little more time before the now-CBS Sports analyst can enjoy watching a game from home. “I’ll be honest,…
— Yahoo Sports