A Unexpected Pivot
Brian Kelly is set to appear on CBS Sports’ coverage of Mountain West football, bringing his extensive coaching background to the broadcast booth.
His time at Louisiana State, where he compiled a 34‑14 record over nearly four seasons, was defined by a relentless pursuit of a championship that never materialized.
Despite a career that has spanned every FBS season since 2004 and a cumulative ledger of 297‑109‑2, Kelly’s tenure at LSU is widely viewed as a missed opportunity, a fact underscored by his absence from the College Football Playoff.
Off the field, he has been serving in an unofficial consulting capacity for the Memphis Tigers, a role that reflects both his continued engagement with the sport and the uncertainty that now surrounds his own coaching prospects.
Fans will hear Kelly’s voice alongside a revamped Mountain West lineup, as the conference welcomes several new programs and a fresh slate of storylines.