Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly has commented on persistent rumors linking him to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights coaching position, admitting that he is uncomfortable with the speculation while acknowledging a desire to return to coaching. The rumors surface as current Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano's team faces a difficult start to its 2026 season, having lost its first three games.
Kelly, who has been working as a media analyst for CBS Sports and doing radio appearances since his departure from LSU, stated on SiriusXM's "The Early Read" that hearing his name associated with other coaching jobs is unsettling. "You can imagine, coming from my perspective as a sitting football coach when I was in that position, you hate hearing the rumors because it means somebody’s job is being evaluated," Kelly said. "It’s uncomfortable for me. I don’t feel easy about it."
Rutgers' current winless streak sets the stage for a challenging schedule, with upcoming games against undefeated Indiana, Michigan, and Penn State. Schiano is reportedly on the hot seat if the team's performance does not improve.
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