The LSU Tigers fired Brian Kelly from his coaching position on Oct. 26, but controversy still surrounds his reported $54 million buyout.

The LSU board of supervisors Friday authorized new school president Wade Rousse to send former coach Brian Kelly written notice that he has been fired, the first step in its response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the board.

Brian Kelly's son, Kenzel, sent a clear message to the LSU Tigers during his Senior Day appearance on Saturday.

Brian Kelly’s son Kenzel seemingly shared a message of support for his dad during an LSU football game on Saturday, Nov. 22. The former head coach was fired from the university after nearly four seasons on Oct.

Brian Kelly’s late termination letter sparks backlash, and his son Kenzel fuels drama with a post that feels like a revenge message to LSU.

LSU linebacker Kenzel Kelly, the son of former LSU football coach Brian Kelly, had a unique message for the camera when he was announced on Senior Night Saturday against Western Kentucky. Kenzel ran out on the field, held up his senior commemorative football and pointed to the field crew.

Against that backdrop, Kelly’s son delivered a very public show of support on Senior Day. During LSU’s football team game against Western Kentucky, Kenzel Kelly, a current Tigers player, ran out for the ceremony wearing his No. 50 and a huge grin.

Brian Kelly becomes a punching bag again as LSU fans mock him after he receives a firing letter a month after being let go.

The latest chapter involves the son of former head coach Brian Kelly, Kenzel. As the seniors were being introduced before Saturday night’s showdown vs. Western Kentucky, Kenzel was introduced and met with his family on the Tiger Stadium grass one more time. However, Brian Kelly was not in attendance.

Brian Kelly did not attend his son's senior night on Saturday. Kenzel Kelly says LSU leadership did not allow him to be there.

LSU opted to move on from Kelly despite owing him $54 million in a buyout, but the divorce is now turning ugly with Kelly suing the school since its trying to avoid paying him the full amount owed.