LSU Sends Off Coach O With Last-Minute Comeback Win

In his final game coaching at LSU, the Tigers pulled off a wild last-minute comeback to upset No. 15 Texas A&M.

Ed Orgeron took over as LSU's interim head coach in 2016, and three years later led the Tigers to a national title in one of the most dominant seasons the sport has ever seen. The last two years have fallen short, but Saturday night provided a warm sendoff for the former national coach of the year.

LSU used a last-minute touchdown to upset No. 15 Texas A&M, 27–24, to pick up its sixth win and become bowl eligible on Saturday night. The Tigers used a nine-play, 85-yard drive that was capped by a 28-yard touchdown pass from Max Johnson to Jaray Jenkins with 20 seconds remaining.

Are you kidding @JenkinsJaray

Johnson to Jenkins for the TD ‼️ pic.twitter.com/NgOvVmuePP

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 28, 2021

LSU led, 17–7, at halftime and maintained a 10-point lead entering the fourth quarter before a 14–0 run by the Aggies. After the game, Orgeron announced he would not coach in LSU's bowl game, per Shea Dixon of 247Sports. Offensive line coach Brad Davis will take over interim duties.

Given the dramatic nature of the win and the finality of the moment, the scene at Tiger Stadium was even more celebratory than normal. Orgeron was especially impassioned during his post-game interview, and seemed to savor watching the band play the fight song alongside his players.

The emotion from Ed Orgeron in this interview after LSU beat Texas A&M is pretty … wow. pic.twitter.com/5y5zx535JZ

— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) November 28, 2021

Coach O and the guys. One last time in Death Valley. #LSU pic.twitter.com/rj7wDn8gV4

— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) November 28, 2021

The Tigers went 51–20 with Orgeron at the helm, with three finishes inside the Top 15 of the AP poll.

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