Brian Kelly is out of answers at LSU, and this tragedy nears its final act.

Lane Kiffin left rooting for LSU? Yeah, that actually makes sense.

Michigan State's Jonathan Smith finds the hot seat, too.

How do you know a coach is cooked ? Well, when he runs out of answers, that’s generally a good indicator.

Brian Kelly is out of answers at LSU, but one question lingers: Is LSU ready to admit its hiring mistake and eat a buyout that tops $53 million ?

Hot seats and coaching searches remain the headline story after college football’s Week 9 , but the College Football Playoff will make a bid for the spotlight when the initial rankings come out next week.

Here’s what lingers on the brain after Week 9:

Brian Kelly becomes fired-coach-in-waiting after Texas A&M routs LSU

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