Ed Orgeron shares what he will remember most from time at LSU

Ed Orgeron’s time as LSU’s head football coach is coming to an end. As he and the school mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the season, Orgeron is gearing up for what could be his final game on Saturday when the Tigers host No. 16 ranked Texas A&M in Death Valley.

During his weekly press conference, Orgeron was asked what he would remember the most from his time leading the LSU program and what he’ll take away from it when his tenure officially comes to a close soon.

“You know, the day-to-day basis,” Orgeron said. “Excitement to come to work, seeing the players, going out and recruiting, coming down the Tiger Walk, the 2019 season, the getting the big recruit, going out there and competing with all of the players and coaches we’ve been through. It’s been phenomenal.”

After making that impactful statement about his time in Baton Rouge, Orgeron was then asked by another reporter if the good things that have happened with him as LSU’s head coach outweighed the bad.

“Oh yeah – no question,” Orgeron said. “I ain’t had a bad day yet. I’m not going to have a bad day. I think I’m going to make it.”

LSU and Orgeron agreed to part ways at the end of the 2021 campaign after the coach – as of now – compiled a 50-20 record in six years and won the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2019. The school will pay his entire buyout of $17 million.

The Tigers are currently 5-6 overall with a 2-5 mark in SEC play and coming off a 27-14 win against Louisiana-Monroe. LSU – which is a 6.5-point underdog heading into its matchup with Texas A&M – will have to beat the Aggies in order to qualify for a postseason bowl game.

Ed Orgeron on coaching his final game in Death Valley

During his weekly press conference, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron was asked how he would approach his final home game at Tiger Stadium as LSU’s head coach – saying that he wouldn’t make it all about him.

“You know, with me, it’s always been about the team,” Orgeron said. “19 seniors – their last home game … so I want to think about them first and send them out the right way. I am appreciative of the time I’ve had here. A lot of great days.”

LSU and No. 16 Texas A&M will kickoff at 7 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN.