Ed Orgeron on coaching his final game in Death Valley

After leading LSU out of the tunnel at Tiger Stadium for six years, Ed Orgeron is gearing up to coach his final game in Death Valley as the Tigers’ head man on Saturday against Texas A&M. As the school and coach mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the season, Coach O will get to lead the Tigers one last time in Baton Rouge.

During his weekly press conference, 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 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 No. 16 ranked Texas A&M – will have to beat the Aggies in order to qualify for a postseason bowl game.

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

Paul Finebaum addresses which job is better between LSU, Florida

With there currently being 10 head coaching openings – seven of those being Power Five jobs – across the college football landscape, many different schools are trying to find the right fit to fill their vacancies. In one of the most prestigious athletic conferences, the SEC, there are two head coaching positions currently open: LSU and Florida.

Although LSU and Florida are both big-time Power Five gigs, this question is asked: Which of the two jobs is better? ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum gave his answer on The ESPN College Football Podcast on Sunday.

“LSU,” Finebaum said with no hesitation. “The talent pool is much better, you own your own state – [Alabama coach] Nick Saban has made a living down there, but you can put some borders up – and you’re not fighting FSU and Miami. The fact that [Florida State coach] Mike Norvell might have the ascending program in that state is even more surprising.”