Ed Orgeron reflects on his LSU career with two games remaining

With his time at LSU winding down, 2019 National Championship winning coach, Ed Orgeron reflected on the things he will miss from his time in Baton Rouge. The Tigers have just two games left on their schedule, one against UL-Monroe and the other against 16th ranked Texas A&M. If the Tigers lose either one of their last two games, they will fail to be bowl eligible this season and would thus, conclude Orgeron’s career at LSU without a bowl appearance in his final season.

On the SEC Football Head Coaches Teleconference, the Tigers head coach had this to say about his remaining time at the school and what he will cherish the most.

“Yeah, you know it’s getting close. But you what, I said I’m going to enjoy every day. Obviously, you know, the day I got the job, being able to coach at LSU. There are so many memorable games so many memorable players, the crowd, the fans, you know winning the championship all that, but really for me daily basis just be able to come to work and coach the Tigers,” said Orgeron.

Lincoln Riley denies reports linking him to LSU

Ever since LSU athletic director Scott Woodward formally cut ties with Ed Orgeron, it was known he wanted to make a splash with the new hire. Some of the biggest names in college football have been linked, mainly Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher.

Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley has been in the rumor mill for some time now as well. When asked about the possibility to make a switch to Baton Rouge, the Sooners head coach made it clear he’s happy in Norman.

“I coach at the University of Oklahoma,” Riley said on Tuesday. “You know how I feel about this place and this program. We’ve all been down this road many times before. You guys know where I stand and that hasn’t changed.”

Riley was hired in 2017 after legendary head coach Bob Stoops retired. He has won four consecutive Big 12 championships and appeared in three College Football Playoffs but has yet to break through with a win. Overall, Riley has a 54-9 record during his time as the Oklahoma head coach.

The Sooners are 9-1 this season, fresh off a loss to Baylor. In order to play for the seventh consecutive conference championship, a win against in-state rivals Oklahoma State would be required on Nov. 27.

From a College Football Playoff perspective, Oklahoma is in danger of missing their second consecutive one. The committee was harsh when ranking the Sooners, leaving them on the cusp of the top 10, even with an undefeated record.