LSU reportedly has fired coach Les Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, the day following a loss to Auburn.
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Saturday’s loss at Auburn, which was almost an LSU win after a last-second touchdown was overturned, brought LSU to 2-2 on the season and gave Miles the worst start of his tenure.
LSU’s records over the next four seasons were 10-3, 10-3, 8-5, 9-3 (including 20-12 in the SEC).
Defensive line coach Ed Ogeron has been offered the position as interim coach. Orgeron was the head coach of Ole Miss from 2005-07. Miles was sacked today alongside embattled offensive coordinator Cam Cameron.
The decision to oust Cameron and Miles was made Sunday afternoon in a discussion involving LSU athletic director Joe Alleva, school president F. King Alexander and other university leaders.
It was clear from the start that if the program decided to make a change that they would look at more offensive-minded coaches, and the new report confirms that thought. We felt a change was needed to be successful for the remainder of the season, and we look forward to Coach Orgeron leading the team the rest of the season.
A press conference will take place on Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Miles, 114-34 in 12 seasons at LSU, was almost fired at the end of the regular season past year but LSU’s administration decided otherwise during the team’s regular-season finale against Texas A&M.
Miles has compiled a 114-34 record in his time as LSU’s head coach, the highest winning percentage in school history. After winning the 2003 title, it didn’t take the Tigers long to win another one as Miles led his team into the BCS title game against Ohio State.
Cameron coached the Miami Dolphins in 2007, and has extensive experience as an National Football League assistant coach as well, most recently as offensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens.
Alleva confirmed last December that he made contact with Fisher about a potential opening at LSU last season.
Many picked LSU to rebound and contend for the College Football Playoff in 2016, but the Tigers lost their opener to Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
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Despite his unceremonious departure, Miles was highly productive for LSU, and was even reportedly targeted by MI before Jim Harbaugh became a serious candidate. There was an outpouring of support by LSU fans during the game. LSU will have to pay Miles $6.4 million for terminating his contract during the 2016 season. Orgeron previously served as the interim head coach at Southern Cal in 2013.
