Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry expressed his apprehension with allowing LSU AD Scott Woodward to lead a football coaching search to replace Brian Kelly.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won't be involved in selecting the Tigers' new football coach in the wake of Brian Kelly's firing.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward will not lead the search for the Tigers’ next football coach following Brian Kelly’s dismissal, signaling a rare and politically charged intervention in the school’s athletic operations.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry didn’t mince words Wednesday as he launched a blistering critique of LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward’s handling of high-profile coaching contracts — and made it clear he intends to play a decisive role in the university’s next football hire.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has asserted that the LSU Board of Supervisors, not Athletic Director Scott Woodward, will select the next head footbal