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LSU Seeks New Head Coach Amid Matt McMahon Rumors
Five potential replacements emerge as LSU considers firing current head coach Matt McMahon.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:03pm
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Rumors are swirling that LSU could fire head basketball coach Matt McMahon after four seasons with the Tigers. McMahon has struggled, posting a 60-70 overall record and only one winning season. As LSU looks to replace him, five potential candidates have emerged: Jerrod Calhoun of Utah State, Ben Jacobson of Northern Iowa, Will Wade of North Carolina State, Josh Schertz of Saint Louis, and Scott Drew of Baylor.
Why it matters
LSU is one of the premier college basketball programs in the country, and a coaching change could have major implications for the team's future. The next head coach will be tasked with turning the program around and restoring it to national prominence.
The details
Matt McMahon was hired as LSU's head coach in 2022 after a successful tenure at Murray State, where he led the Racers to three NCAA Tournament appearances. However, his time in Baton Rouge has been rocky, with the Tigers failing to win the SEC regular season or tournament title during his four-year stint. The five potential replacements all have impressive resumes, with Calhoun, Jacobson, and Schertz leading their teams to the NCAA Tournament this season, while Wade and Drew have previous head coaching experience at the high-major level.
- McMahon was hired as LSU's head coach in 2022.
- In his four seasons with the Tigers, McMahon has a 60-70 overall record.
- Rumors of McMahon's potential firing have surfaced in March 2026.
The players
Matt McMahon
The current head coach of the LSU Tigers, who is rumored to be on the hot seat after four seasons with a 60-70 overall record and only one winning season.
Jerrod Calhoun
The head coach of the Utah State Aggies, who has led the team to a 29-6 record and a second-round NCAA Tournament appearance in the 2025-26 season.
Ben Jacobson
The long-time head coach of the Northern Iowa Panthers, who has led the team to five Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championships and five MVC Tournament titles during his 20-year tenure.
Will Wade
The current head coach of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, who previously had a controversial tenure as the head coach of LSU from 2017 to 2022.
Josh Schertz
The head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens, who has led the team to a 29-6 record and a second-round NCAA Tournament appearance in the 2025-26 season.
Scott Drew
The long-time head coach of the Baylor Bears, who led the team to an NCAA championship in the 2020-21 season.
What’s next
The LSU administration will likely make a decision on McMahon's future in the coming weeks, with the potential candidates emerging as top targets to replace him.
The takeaway
LSU's search for a new head coach will be closely watched, as the program looks to regain its status as a national powerhouse in college basketball. The five potential replacements all have impressive resumes, and the next hire could have a significant impact on the future of the Tigers' program.
