Who is Frank Wilson? Meet LSU's interim head coach filling in for Brian Kelly

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Who is Frank Wilson? Meet LSU's interim head coach filling in for Brian Kelly

When LSU delivered the stunning news of Brian Kelly’s firing, incurring a reported buyout of over $53 million — the second-largest in college football history — the move sent a tremor through the industry, signaling that no coach, regardless of contract size, is truly safe in the cutthroat SEC. This historic financial decision immediately elevated a familiar, beloved figure in Baton Rouge:

Associate Head Coach Frank Wilson.

The highly regarded recruiter and New Orleans native, who has twice before held head coaching roles at the Group of Five and FCS levels, stepped into the interim role, instantly becoming the caretaker of one of the sport's most storied programs.

Wilson's sudden prom