Brian Kelly has decisions to make over the course of the next few weeks after the LSU defense struggled significantly during the 2023 season.
All eyes will be on the decision he makes with defensive coordinator Matt House. Will he retain his guy? Will he clean house defensively? Time will tell, but speculation has certainly begun.
It’s the busiest time of the year with the NCAA Transfer Portal opening, coaching vacancies being filled and the Early Signing Period inching closer.
For Kelly and Co., this program will balance coaching decisions and more over the next few weeks.
What will LSU do with its defensive staff?
A dive into potential moves, coaches on the market and where the defense goes from here:
The Matt House Saga: What Will Kelly Do?
First, let’s dive into the numbers of LSU’s defense with the regular season now in the rearview mirror.
The final rankings out of 130 teams: 116th in 3rd down defense, 114th in red zone defense, 101st in turnovers forced, 71st in tackles for loss, 92nd in opponent passer efficiency, 89th in run defense, and 101st in yards allowed per game.
It’s no secret the LSU defense was historically bad in 2023 and the numbers reflect that. With House at the helm, LSU faithful has called for change, but will Kelly do that?
