LSU has been sorting out how to go about its national coaching search after firing Brian Kelly on Sunday.

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The actual payout for Kelly's buyout has not been finalized yet, and it's unclear whether the state of Louisiana plans to fight the buyout in court. On Thursday night, the Tigers revealed that interim athletic director Verge Ausberry will lead the coaching search. Athletic director Scott Woodward is set to part ways with LSU.

Given the drama surrounding the college football program, it'll be hard for LSU to land a high-profile name like Lane Kiffin. Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has become one of the favorites to move to Baton Rouge in recent days.

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