College football coach linked to LSU suffers major upset on Thursday night

LSU is undergoing a national coaching search following the firing of Brian Kelly. The buyout details for Kelly have not been finalized, and it remains uncertain if the state of Louisiana will contest it in court. Interim athletic director Verge Ausberry will lead the search for a new coach, as Scott Woodward, the current athletic director, is expected to leave LSU. Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has emerged as a potential candidate for the LSU position.

In recent college football action, Tulane, with a 6-1 record, faced UTSA and suffered a 48-26 defeat. Tulane was a 5.5-point favorite but was outscored significantly in the second quarter, falling behind 31-12 by halftime. UTSA's quarterback Owen McCown excelled, completing 31 of 33 passes for 370 yards and four touchdowns. Tulane committed four turnovers, while UTSA had none, contributing to the upset.

Sumrall, who has been