LSU announced the hiring of Matt Canada as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Tigers on Wednesday.

Canada is expected to receive a three-year contract worth more than $1 million a year. He will join LSU after Pitt's bowl game on Dec 28. Interim OC Steve Ensminger will call LSU's game vs. Louisville in the Citrus Bowl.

Head coach Ed Orgeron will formally introduce Canada during a 1:30pm CT press conference on Wednesday. Per LSUSports.net:

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“We have a real opportunity under Coach Orgeron to propel LSU football to another level,” Canada said. “The chance to put together a high-powered offense with the athletic ability available at LSU and the leadership of Coach ‘O’ is incredibly exciting. I’ve long-respected Coach Orgeron’s ability to recruit, lead and motivate. What he did as head coach at LSU under difficult circumstances was really impressive. I’m thrilled to be a part of the vision for the program.”

“Coach O and Joe have been very clear about what they expect,” said Canada. “With the talent already here and what we will recruit, we can put together one of the best offenses in the country. We’re going to develop quarterbacks, score points and bring some excitement to the offense here at LSU. And of course, we’re going to do it the right way - the LSU way.”

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ALWAYSLSU78•89 months

Much better hire than Kiffin with his baggage. Welcome aboard Coach Canadeaux

TNG8r•89 months

hahahahahhahahahaha always better when gets turned down or know it wasn't gonna happen.

danfraz•89 months

So will his press conference be on the SEC Network or will they be re-running some Bama game from 1973?

beachbum•89 months

I've seen mostly positive...some negative...about this hire. But one thing is for certain...this is the first TRUE offensive coordinator hired at LSU in a long time. Geaux Tigers!

bluephi1914•89 months

aight brennan shut down that recruiting, sign those papers and jump on board. this ur guy

Mouche337•89 months

This was a Miles Brennan hire. Come on back to the fold Miles. This is where you belong. With Canada calling the plays and Brennan executing, our passing game becomes a legitimate threat. Great hire!

CaliTigerHB•89 months

I don't think Canada will still be at LSU by the time Brennan is ready to play. I see him jumping to a HC position in two years. Maybe even after next year

Barbellthor•89 months

Things have turned out differently than expected by a long shot. Yet, things honestly feel good. We shall see. But we've got some real potential in our staff. Our D shouldn't go anywhere with Aranda, O can recruit and motivate, and Canada seems to fit the bill for what we've already been recruiting offensively, though I hear he adjusts to whatever talent is on the team. Oh, and special teams can only get better. O, boy, let's geaux!

theBru•89 months

O, Canada, & Aranda ggetting ready to unleash the beast that has been sleeping the last 5 years... GEAUX TIGERS!!!

ZekeTheTeke•89 months

Eaux Canada!

lemonheads25•89 months

BOOM!

Doug Masters•89 months

Great hire.

DVinBR•89 months

OOOOO CANADA

tjohn deaux•89 months

I'm surprised it took this many posts! I like it. :cheers:

Mike da Tigah•89 months

The excitement is almost too much to take.

cypresstiger•89 months

I need a drool cup

Disgeaux Bob•89 months

Great Hire !!!

Live2CTigersWin•89 months

He's one of the best recruiters in the ACC. QB's and WR's recruits love to come to LSU now.

comalking•89 months

Alright. Go get us some recruits.

Lexman1•89 months

He looks the part. I think we'll be much improved, but you never know. Brennan should stay now. However, Etling will probably start as he will be a senior with SEC experience. Brennan could redshirt. Lindsey Scott still in the mix. I think Canada will make these guys better. Harris should probably transfer to a smaller school and try a fresh start. Lots of possibilities.

UGATiger26•89 months

This play should tell you all you need to know about Canada: LINK

cypresstiger•89 months

UGATiger, I wish we had that good of a QB!

UptownnMike•89 months

Nice arse play.

whoisnickdoobs•89 months

the one to the o-lineman? that was nice.

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Bushwackers•89 months

He looks intense and sharp. I like it already. Hopefully he will be on the sidelines showing it.

lsucoonass•89 months