Brian Keith Kelly is an American football coach.
Brian Kelly is currently the head football coach at the Louisiana State University, a position he has held since November 2021.
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Brian Kelly was born on October 25, 1961 in Everett, Massachusetts to Thelma Maitland and Paul Kelly.
Brian Kelly attended St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts and was a four-year club football player at Assumption College as a linebacker.
After graduating from Assumption in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in political science Brian Kelly served as linebackers coach, defensive coordinator, and softball coach from 1983 to 1986.
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Brian Kelly became the 24th head coach at Central Michigan University after the departure of Mike DeBord following the 2003 season.
Brian Kelly was named Cincinnati’s head coach on December 3, 2006, following the departure of Mark Dantonio.
In December 2009, Brian Kelly agreed to replace Charlie Weis as Notre Dame’s head coach.
How much did Brian Kelly get paid at Notre Dame?
Brian Kelly’s base compensation was $1.29 million. Brian Kelly also received $317,000 in bonuses and incentives.


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