Miles was cheered after the game and was carried off the field on the shoulders of his players.
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Miles’ job status had been in question for more than a week, and speculation had intensified after the program’s first three-game losing streak since 1999.
LSU head coach Les Miles faces uncertainty about his future as he prepares his Tigers for the regular-season finale against Texas A&M on Saturday night. With about 5 minutes left, quarterback Brandon Harris hit Fournette for a 17-yard swing pass on a third-and-11 at the A&M 34-yard line. Texas A&M Aggies rank at 38 for 246.0 road passing yards where as Lsu Tigers rank at 70 for allowing 214.3 passing yards at home. That said, it has become apparent that it is time for the two parties to part ways. “I’m not going to get into what is my view”, Miles added.
We’ll break down the win later when I have a chance to give it another look, and we’ll have plenty of time to discuss staff changes that are certainly coming. The score capped an 80-yard, seven-play march that featured a 47-yard completion from Allen to wide receiver Josh Reynolds to the LSU 18. “I’m fortunate to be the head coach here”. However, Miles, in an interview with the SEC Network, denied he made any suggestion to the Gridiron Club that Saturday would be his last game as coach of the Tigers.
After the LSU defense forced a three-and-out on Texas A&M’s first possession, the Tigers drove 44 yards in nine plays with the march culminating in a 32-yard field goal by Trent Domingue.
Then, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva – who has been painfully silent over the last two weeks – announced that Miles would be staying.
Jacobs said that the board of supervisors has not received a recommendation that Miles be ousted-which is a necessary step in the process-and therefore “he is our coach, I wish him well”. Miles was able to bring in Zach Mettenberger, who is now a backup in the National Football League with Tennessee, but Mettenberger only came to LSU after being kicked out of Georgia and spending a season in junior college. The outcome of Saturday’s game will likely have a major impact on the final decision regarding Miles, but if he leaves Baton Rouge after this season, expect him to be a heavily sought after coach. We feel like we’re the best team in the state. Most are looking for that legendary coach to restore them to the dominant levels that they used to enjoy.
Four plays later, Fournette punched it into the endzone off left tackle from four yards out for his lone touchdown of the night.
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Inside Death Valley before kickoff, the crowd roared when Miles was introduce during Senior Day ceremonies. There were also several signs in support of Miles and asking for the firing of Alleva.
