ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum offered an opinion on Brian Kelly's firing at LSU on Monday, saying "no one believed" in him anymore.

During an appearance on ESPN's Get Up, Paul Finebaum was asked about LSU's decision to fire Kelly. He made a strong statement, saying Kelly not only lost on the field but also lost the support of the people in power and even the players in the locker room.

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum believes there is one "home run" hire for the Tigers and they don't have to look far. He named Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as a name to watch during Monday's Get Up. This is now the second time Finebaum has called Kiffin a perfect fit, but says this time is different.

On Sunday, LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly, who was in his fourth season with the program. During an appearance on First Takeon Monday, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum revealed whether he believes it was necessary for LSU to part ways with Kelly.

Paul Finebaum believes Lane Kiffin is the ideal replacement for Brian Kelly at LSU, explaining on ESPN’s Get Up why the Ole Miss coach should prefer the LSU job over Florida and Penn State amid both programs’ coaching searches.

Several names have been mentioned as possible replacements for Kelly, including Lane Kiffin, head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum stated on “The Matt Barrie Show” that he believes Kiffin could potentially take that job.

On Sunday, LSU fired Brian Kelly to add what’s being seen as the best job yet to come onto this year’s coaching carousel. Now, in the aftermath this morning, Paul Finebaum is the latest to weigh in on who the next head coach will be in Baton Rouge.

Whenever a head coach is fired, that can leave the potential for some roster overhaul, and I expect that for the Tigers over the next few months. For the 2026 recruiting class, this is really poor timing for the LSU program,