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BK in discussions with Penn State

Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:15 pm
Posted by DallasTiger24
Member since Nov 2025
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Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:15 pm
My buddy that is a Penn State alum and is friends with boosters told me last night they are discussing their options, with one of them being Brian Kelly. He said that BK has a real shot for the Penn State job if he’s up for it and could be announced as soon as next weekend. Nothing confirmed, but he broke to me the James Franklin firing before anyone else reported it, so I do trust him.
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
81777 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:16 pm to
I think a 6 year deal for about 54M fully guaranteed makes sense. Get it done!
Posted by jacksajester
Metry
Member since Jun 2014
2199 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:18 pm to
Great fit.. They love mediocrity up there.
Posted by WhoGeaux
Member since Apr 2011
5367 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:18 pm to
Kelly is going to be highly sought after. They would be very lucky to have such a high quality, proven coach. Kenzel would be a good fit there as well.
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
16832 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:20 pm to
I don’t believe your buddy
Posted by JPLSU1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
28232 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:22 pm to
Agent/lawyers trying to drum up Kelly-PennSt rumors so that BK keeps getting his LSU check.

Next will be MichiganSt… even though BK has no intention at all of coaching. But rest assured you’ll have article after article with “sources” linking him to jobs. And the source is his agent and lawyers, whose only objective is to satisfy the LSU contract and keep the LSU money coming in.
This post was edited on 11/26/25 at 10:34 pm
Posted by The Baker
This is fine.
Member since Dec 2011
18725 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:22 pm to
quote:

I don’t believe your buddy


It actually makes sense with the timing of the no cause firing announcement.

Posted by SouthernInsanity
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Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:23 pm to
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quote:

My buddy that is a Penn State alum and is friends with boosters told me last night they are discussing their options, with one of them being Brian Kelly.


1 post, new member...

Posted by JPLSU1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
28232 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:24 pm to
Trace, posting this on the Rant does not satisfy the contractual obligation for Kelly to look for work.

Nice try though to get the rumors started.

Better get your client sober and presentable.. he’s got some interviews he’ll need to do in the coming weeks or the direct deposits stop.
This post was edited on 11/26/25 at 8:35 pm
Posted by TheHarahanian
Actually not Harahan as of 6/2023
Member since May 2017
22841 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:27 pm to

I hope he can go not work there.
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
18895 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:27 pm to
If Penn State is dumb enough to sign him, BK will look like an idiot for not taking the 30+ million from LSU.
This post was edited on 11/26/25 at 8:28 pm
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
16832 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:28 pm to
quote:

It actually makes sense with the timing of the no cause firing announcement.

It also makes sense considering LSU is likely about to hire a new head coach and probably needed to fire their current head coach before hiring a new one…
Posted by mike4lsu
Baton Rouge,LA
Member since Sep 2005
2011 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:30 pm to
BK would be a good fit at Penn State. He knows the mid west and has recruiting channels in that area. The expectations at Penn State are also not as crazy as LSU. The schedule is a lot easier. There is an year where he can avoid Ohio State and Michigan and go un defeated. He rarely loses to unranked opponents.

He could easily make a career at Penn State.

It would take us off the hook. But we have shot ourselves in the foot by bad mouting him a lot. So Penn State might not hire him.
Posted by The Baker
This is fine.
Member since Dec 2011
18725 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:30 pm to
They couldve fired him for cause
Posted by Red Stick Tigress
Tiger Stadium
Member since Nov 2005
20018 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:35 pm to
quote:

Kenzel would be a good fit there as well.


Kenzel is done. He was a graduate transfer.

Patrick Kelly is on LSU staff.
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
16832 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:36 pm to
For what? And why didn’t they?
Posted by The Baker
This is fine.
Member since Dec 2011
18725 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:42 pm to
quote:

For what? And why didn’t they?


They had a few options:
The realtor cheating scandal
Greg brooks
Playing injured players and lying about it

It doesnt matter, they would’ve found something reasonable enough to tie it up in court for years to settle a reduced buyout

But you replied to the answer of why didnt they… LSU knew there was a possibility of brian kelly sitting on his arse. They werent going to release BK fully without an assurance he would look for employment… i.e. penn state type job
Posted by xGeauxLSUx
United States of Atrophy
Member since Oct 2008
22464 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:44 pm to
:lol
Posted by sidewalkside
rent free in yo head
Member since Sep 2021
4223 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:45 pm to
No he’s not.
Posted by Team Purple
Member since Feb 2009
1277 posts
Posted on 11/26/25 at 8:45 pm to
Can we then schedule Penn State if he takes the job?
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