The LSU Tigers fired Brian Kelly from his coaching role last week. However, surprising stories have surfaced from the program following Kelly’s exit.

On Thursday, former LSU defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell revealed that his decision to leave the team was not his own; rather, he was forced out by Kelly.

“People come to disagreements, but it wasn’t no hard feelings. It was his decision,” Mitchell said. “It wasn’t nobody else’s decision. It was BK’s. He felt like the decision wasn’t fair for the team, even though it had nothing to do with the team. That’s how he felt.”

Mitchell also shared his plans to enter the transfer portal as he considers continuing his football career elsewhere. “I’m finna get in that portal,” he noted. “I just got to finish up school. I’m just staying low key, finishing school, bro.”

Mitchell transferred to LSU ahead of the 2025 season after beginning his collegiate career with the Texas Longhorns in 2023. During his time at Texas, he played in nine games, recording seven tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss across two seasons.

Though Mitchell did not play a snap for the Tigers this season, after two games, Kelly confirmed that the defensive lineman was no longer with LSU, citing failure to meet “workplace standards.”

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**LSU Could Avoid Paying Brian Kelly His Full $54 Million Buyout**

According to reports, LSU owes Brian Kelly $54 million as part of his buyout. However, the school has filed legal paperwork alleging Kelly was removed “for cause,” which it claims would allow LSU to avoid paying out the second-largest buyout in college sports history.

Kelly compiled a 34-14 record in under four years at LSU and helped the Tigers win the SEC West division title in 2022.

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