Former Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly Faces Backlash After LSU Falls to Texas A&M

Brian Kelly continues to have a harder time than most in big games

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly speaks with the officials during a time out in the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. / Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Notre Dame fans grew very familiar with the feeling of seeing their team go on the road for a huge game and have a disappointing showing under Brian Kelly.

Perhaps it was 2011 or 2013 in Michigan, 2015's slow start at Clemson, 2017's meltdown in Miami, or the 2019 blowout loss in Ann Arbor.

During Brian Kelly's time at Notre Dame, losing huge games on the road was the norm - so much in fact that simply not being blown out would at times get confused for being a positive.

Kelly and LSU found themselves in a hostile environment Saturday night as the Tigers traveled to Texas A&M for a battle between two teams who were yet to lose in SEC play.

The game went differently for LSU and Kelly than it did for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish when the season kicked off their on Aug. 31. Social media took it out on Kelly following the second half debacle and you'll find some of the best posts about it below.

LSU's Trip to College Station Much Different Than Notre Dame's

Marcus Freeman did something Brian Kelly couldn’t; went into Kyle Field and beat Texas A&M in prime time.

That’s my coach. #GoIrish ☘️😤 pic.twitter.com/BD9a6URJiN

— Notre Dame Fighting Irish (@Insidetheirish) October 27, 2024

All Those LSU Advantages Really Paying Off

Glad to see Brian Kelly in a place where he can recruit the kind of players he needs to win a national championship. #GoIrish #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/fdI4wNCavT

— JockSlap (@JockSlap) October 27, 2024

How do you spell Kelly?

Can’t spell Brian Kelly without 2 L’s pic.twitter.com/0Q9Ux09GC1

— Dougie Sant (@dougiesant) October 27, 2024

When Brian Kelly Loses, America Wins

It warms my heart to see Brian Kelly lose a huge game. pic.twitter.com/JRDciUTxsz

— Mark Clem (@mclem5322) October 27, 2024

LSU Fans Realizing Notre Dame Fans Warnings Were Warranted

The expectation is that Brian Kelly should win these games.

The reality is that he doesn’t.

— Tiger Vibes (@Tiger__Vibes) October 27, 2024

Where Has This Been Seen Before?

A Brian Kelly coached team struggling in a prime time road game? Wow, never seen this before… pic.twitter.com/wC7obkAY74

— Joe Spears🏈🏀 (@joe_spears7) October 27, 2024

LSU and Brian Kelly Overrated Again?

LSU and being overrated every year

Brian Kelly was the perfect match for that job

— CFBTalkDaily (@CFBTalkDaily) October 27, 2024

A College Football Tradition Unlike Any Other

A Brian Kelly team melting down in a hostile environment is a tradition unlike any other.

— Nick Shepkowski (@NickShepkowski) October 27, 2024

Still the Same

When LSU fans realize Brian Kelly is still Brian Kelly: pic.twitter.com/ORXtTIoQ24

— DawgsForever 🏆🏆 (@dawgs_forever) October 27, 2024

After Not Being Able to Stop Texas A&M in Second Half...

Brian Kelly rn pic.twitter.com/9ayNo1g2Cz

— Cassidy Howard (@casss_howard) October 27, 2024

Brian Kelly and LSU Under the Bright Lights...

A Brian Kelly coached team in prime time pic.twitter.com/vDEjZgUZfL

— Leland (@_LeIand_) October 27, 2024

The Man With No Thumbs

Get ready for BK to blame everyone else and then say ‘I need to do a better job’

— crai Go☘️ (@craiGo574) October 27, 2024

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