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Kelly’s tenure at LSU, while built on a robust contract and lofty ambitions, fell short of the program’s historic standards. Hired from Notre Dame with the explicit goal of capturing a national championship, Kelly’s record at LSU was underwhelming by those benchmarks. Despite the investment—marked by a lucrative guaranteed deal—Kelly never advanced to a College Football Playoff, nor secured an SEC championship, both of which are considered critical milestones for success in Baton Rouge.