Life as an FBS college football coach is not for the faint of heart. It often requires extremely long days that take a remarkable toll on your health over

Ed Orgeron led LSU to a 5-5 record in the 2020 season and began the 2021 season 4-3, which led the Tigers to part ways with him.

Lane Kiffin appears on nearly every NFL vacancy list, which continues to fuel speculation about a future transition in Oxford. Orgeron’s first stint with the Rebels from 2005-07 ended poorly on the field, but he maintained strong ties with Mississippi high school coaches and influential boosters.

He hasn’t held a head coaching position since. However, he has done consulting work for other programs. Off the field, Orgeron has been embroiled in a legal battle with his ex-wife over his $17.1 million buyout from LSU,

Ed Orgeron took over as the interim in 2016 from Les Miles after starting 2-2 on the season. Under Orgeron, the Tigers managed to go 6-2 and win the Citrus Bowl in the final eight games of that season. That success made Orgeron confident that he was positioned well to get the job.