Brian Kelly didn’t hold back his emotions after LSU’s disappointing 27-20 loss to USC on Sunday night. The Tigers, who were ranked No. 13 heading into the game, were expected to come out on top against the No. 23-ranked Trojans. However, in a dramatic finish at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, USC sealed the victory with a last-minute rushing touchdown, leaving LSU stunned and Kelly visibly frustrated.
During the postgame press conference, Kelly’s frustration was palpable as he pounded his fist on the table and raised his voice, expressing deep disappointment in his team’s performance. This loss marked LSU’s third consecutive season opener defeat under Kelly’s leadership, a trend that clearly weighed heavily on the coach.
“We’re sitting here again,” Kelly said, his voice filled with exasperation. “We’re sitting here again! Talking about the same things! About not finishing when you have an opponent in a position to put them away!”
Kelly didn’t stop there, venting his frustration over what he perceived as a lack of urgency from his players as the game reached its critical moments. “But what we’re doing on the sideline is feeling like the game’s over, and I’m so angry about it that I’ve got to do something about it,” he added, underscoring the need for a change in attitude and focus within his team.
Of course social media was quick to notice he dropped his accent while venting.
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Despite the emotional outburst, Kelly also took ownership of the loss, acknowledging that he wasn’t doing a good enough job as LSU’s head coach. “This falls on me,” Kelly admitted, accepting responsibility for the team’s shortcomings. Yet, his words may offer little solace to LSU fans, who have grown increasingly restless as the team struggles to meet expectations.
The reaction online was swift and harsh, with many mocking Kelly and questioning his ability to lead the Tigers back to prominence.
For Kelly, the only way to silence the critics and quell the growing discontent will be by delivering victories on the field—a task that now seems more urgent than ever as LSU looks to rebound from another disappointing start to the season.
