Former LSU and Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly is one of the names in contention to become the next head coach at Michigan after Sherrone Moore was fired on Wednesday

Apparently, there's at least one major candidate who can be crossed off the list when it comes to Michigan's coaching search. On Wednesday afternoon, Michigan fired Sherrone Moore for having an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

After two seasons at the helm, Sherrone Moore was officially fired as Michigan‘s head coach on Wednesday night with cause. Moore succeeded former head coach Jim Harbaugh following his departure for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024 and led the Wolverines to a 16-8 record in the full-time role.

Kenzel’s loyalty to LSU stayed unshaken despite Brian Kelly’s firing, as he dropped a three-word message before the Tigers’ final game.

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly has appeared a potential candidate for the opening at Michigan after Sherrone Moore was fired.

LSU has sent former coach Brian Kelly formal written notice that he was fired without cause, according to a letter obtained by The Advocate on Wednesday, and now it plans to pay his full $54 million buyout as long as he tries to land another job.

Another athlete enters the transfer portal a month after Lane Kiffin joins LSU, with Brian Kelly’s son surprisingly reacting positively.

The latest chapter involves the son of former head coach Brian Kelly, Kenzel. As the seniors were being introduced before Saturday night’s showdown vs. Western Kentucky, Kenzel was introduced and met with his family on the Tiger Stadium grass one more time. However, Brian Kelly was not in attendance.