Austin Thomas was not retained as LSU football’s general manager under head coach Lane Kiffin , and his future is uncertain amid ongoing conversations about his place in the athletic department, multiple sources told The Advocate.

Thomas was the football team’s general manager for the past two seasons, but he was not expected to stay in that role after Kiffin brought general manager Billy Glasscock with him from Ole Miss.

Football Scoop first reported that Thomas would not return. Sources said Thomas’ future has not been finalized otherwise, and officials have discussed whether or not he could have a different role in the athletic department.

Glasscock has been Kiffin’s general manager since 2024, when Thomas left the Rebels for his third stint at LSU. Though Thomas has worked f

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