LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron will reportedly serve as the team’s interim head coach in the wake of Les Miles’ termination, according to Fox Sports’ Bruce Feldman.
BREAKING Ed Orgeron will meet w/ the #LSU staff in 5 minutes. He's the interim head coach taking over for Les Miles, @FOXSports reports.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) September 25, 2016
Miles was reportedly fired by LSU Sunday afternoon, multiple sources confirmed to Ross Dellenger of The Advocate. Former Offensive coordinator was also terminated, according to Dellenger.
BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm to The Advocate that #LSU has fired football coach Les Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) September 25, 2016
Orgeron had previously served as USC’s interim coach following Lane Kiffin’s termination in 2013. He led the Trojans to a 6-2 (6-1 Pac-12) record in eight games.
The Louisiana native also served as Ole Miss’ coach from 2005-07. Orgeron led the Rebels to a 10-25 (3-21 SEC) record during that span.
His SEC experience also includes one season as Tennessee’s assistant head coach, defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator in 2009.
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
