Could OC Matt Canada leave LSU? Ed Orgeron is prepared if he does

After LSU’s loss to Troy earlier this season, coach Ed Orgeron basically called out first-year OC Matt Canada, blaming the offense for the loss.

Obviously, that sort of thing isn’t what normally happens after a team loses, and it’s safe to say Canada has not forgotten how the head coach reacted.

According to reports, that could lead the talented coordinator to leave LSU to take a Group of 5 head coaching position, according to college football insider Chris Landry:

Expect LSU OC MATT CANADA to pursue GROUP OF 5 HC jobs this offseason—despite the turnaround to their season, things continue to be strained btw him and HC Ed Orgeron following their post Troy loss meeting with the AD…….

— Chris Landry (@LandryFootball) November 26, 2017

According to Ross Dellenger of The Advocate, Coach O would consider moving Steve Ensminger to the offensive coordinator position for the Tigers’ bowl game if Canada does leave:

O on Canada potentially leaving and the future of #LSU's offense: "I have in mind what we want in offense. If he would leave, we'd have guys like Steve Ensminger I'd consider."

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2017

Dellenger also reported that Canada was a finalist for the East Carolina opening a couple of years ago, so it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see him land a similar job this time around.

That would leave the Tigers scrambling for a new offensive coordinator, but if that’s what does end up happening, Coach O will only have himself and the tension he created with Canada to blame.