LSU went into Kyle Field on Thanksgiving night and blasted Texas A&M 54-39 to cap off a 7-4 season. Seven of those games were played under the guidance of Ed Orgeron, who took over after Les Miles was fired following the Auburn game and went 5-2 as the Tigers' interim coach.
Thursday night not only brought LSU a win but also rumors of the program being deep in negotiations with Houston's Tom Herman for the soon-to-be vacant coaching position in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Orgeron has stated his desirs to keep the job into 2017 and reportedly has a meeting scheduled on Friday with athletic director Joe Alleva. The win on Thursday night certainly won't hurt his case, and if LSU's players have a say, he'll be back on the sidelines leading them next season.
Keep Coach O!! You Hear It!!!! pic.twitter.com/v93c01Ii6N
— Duke Riley (@1Goal1Dream) November 25, 2016
That's video from linebacker Duke Riley was taken from the locker room following the Texas A&M win. LSU's players are chanting "Keep Coach O!" in a resounding vote of confidence from the team in their coach. LSU's kicker also made sure to tweet his feelings after the game.
Keep Coach O! #Eaux
— Colby Delahoussaye (@ColbyDely) November 25, 2016
We'll see if the athletic department and boosters plan on listening in the coming days and weeks.