LSU head coach Brian Kelly has announced a significant overhaul of the team's defensive coaching staff following the completion of the season. Kelly confirmed that the team's defensive coordinator, Matt House, along with defensive assistant coaches Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples, and Jimmy Lindsey, will not be returning for the 2024 season. This decision comes after LSU's defense struggled throughout the 2023 season, ranking 117th against the pass, 94th against the rush, and 106th in turnovers. Additionally, LSU's total defense was ranked 105th, and the scoring defense was tied for 78th in the country. Kelly had previously emphasized the need for continuity through the bowl game but is now focused on making changes and improvements for 2024, expressing confidence that the program is stabilized and ready to ascend moving forward. The firing of Matt House is expected to cost LSU around $4 million.
Scott Rabalais: Brian Kelly had to change #LSU defensive staff, faces critical hires https://t.co/Yqe4afoIQn
If I'm reading this right, firing defensive coordinator Matt House will cost LSU around $4 million. https://t.co/iD0pVju9Zd.
🚨: Matt House out as LSU defensive coordinator. Tap in to get the full breakdown https://t.co/8H1nt1tBd7 https://t.co/2oNGjO8vcG
Brian Kelly announced mass firings on LSU’s defensive staff after a disappointing season https://t.co/sU20dn48mN
LSU football, Brian Kelly announce defensive coordinator Matt House and 3 defensive assistants won't return in 2024 https://t.co/SKa14OIaM6 via @theadvertiser
Wait...LSU had defensive coaches this past season? https://t.co/rt5ruT9FtQ
Filed to ESPN: Brian Kelly and #LSU make changes to defensive coaching staff, dismissing DC Matt House among others. https://t.co/dfS7TrP8hq
LSU football fires DC Matt House, 3 defensive assistants: What’s next for Tigers? https://t.co/lHV3d7Y0O7
LSU coach Brian Kelly overhauls defensive coaching staff after disappointing showing in 2023 season https://t.co/lCCEHJ5ksj
LSU has parted ways with defensive coordinator Matt House. LSU's 2023 defensive rankings: ▪️ 117th vs. pass ▪️ 94th vs. rush ▪️ 106th in turnovers https://t.co/kwmiz8xWNh
#LSU HC Brian Kelly has parted ways with the entire on-field defensive staff, the school confirms. That includes DC Matt House, DL coach Jimmy Lindsey, CB coach Robert Steeples and S coach Kerry Cooks. https://t.co/3oZPk0YrBb https://t.co/fdQULQxJTy
LSU makes major defensive staff changes, DC Matt House out after 2 seasons https://t.co/ikTBPk6puL
LSU’s Brian Kelly fires assistants Matt House, Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples & Jimmy Lindsey
LSU announces defensive coordinator Matt House, safeties coach Kerry Cooks, cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples and defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey will not return in 2024.
A statement from LSU head coach Brian Kelly: “This morning, I met with Matt House, Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples, and Jimmy Lindsey to inform them that they would not return to our coaching staff in 2024. I want to thank each of these coaches for their work on behalf of our…
LSU has fired DC Matt House as well as defensive assistant coaches Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples, and Jimmy Lindsey. Massive staff overhaul by Brian Kelly coming for year three.
Brian Kelly cleans house on the LSU defensive staff. DC Matt House, DB coaches Kerry Cooks/Robert Steeples and DL coach Jimmy Lindsey will not return.
Brian Kelly cleaning house on defense LSU defensive coordinator, safeties, DL & CBs coaches are all out. “This morning, I met with Matt House, Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples, and Jimmy Lindsey to inform them that they would not return to our coaching staff in 2024. I want to…
It's a full, ahem, House cleaning at LSU, with DC Matt House, DL coach Jimmy Lindsey, DB coaches Robert Steeples/Kerry Cooks all being dismissed.
LSU coach Brian Kelly announced most of the team's defensive staff will not return in 2024, including coordinator Matt House.
LSU will be hiring a new defensive staff for 2024. Brian Kelly announces DC Matt House and assistants Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples, and Jimmy Lindsey will not return.
LSU has fired defensive assistants Matt House, Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples, and Jimmy Lindsey. Brian Kelly statement: https://t.co/4ZHHSTGSXY
Official word from LSU on defensive staff changes https://t.co/WpP5Y7IEf1
LSU has parted ways with Defensive Coordinator Matt House, per @mzenitz https://t.co/EM1iED4EtI
Sources: #LSU has made major defensive staff changes, parting ways with coordinator Matt House, safeties coach Kerry Cooks, cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples and defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey. https://t.co/LnNj7Ip6SA
BREAKING | #LSU has notified the team that they will replacing the defensive staff. This includes: Defensive Coordinator Matt House, DB Coaches Kerry Cooks and Robert Steeples, as well as DL Coach Jimmy Lindsey. Stay tuned for more news.
BREAKING: #LSU has parted ways with Defensive Coordinator Matt House. #LSU was 105th in Total Defense this season and had a scoring defense that was tied for 78th in the country. https://t.co/QorQxjoRNC
LSU is expected to overhaul its defensive staff, including parting ways with defensive coordinator Matt House, sources tell @247sports https://t.co/dJORJ80Uo5 https://t.co/oLBgCNF7aB
Brian Kelly on #LSU after his second year: “As we go into 2024, I think this program is stabilized and ready to ascend moving forward.”
Brian Kelly on potential coaching changes at #LSU: "We will evaluate now that the season is completed. I will do a full evaluation on all our staff." "I wanted continuity through the bowl game. Now, my focus will be on 2024." @BengalTigerOn3