LSU football made the decision to fire a coach who was 20 victories above the .500 mark. But being 34-14 in Baton Rouge wasn't enough to save Brian Kelly . Even the athletic director dropped the mic on why the decision was made.

Scott Woodward is the man who helped decide the fate of Kelly on Sunday . The AD shared this partial, but massive statement via ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel.

“Ultimately, the success at the level that LSU demands simply did not materialize,” Woodward said.

Woodward clearly looked beyond the 34 victories — and instead looked at an LSU team that failed to win Southeastern Conference titles or contend for the national title under Kelly.

Future of LSU football in flux after Brian Kelly decision

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