ESPN “VERRIFIED”: Brian Kelly Steps Down After Major Error—Fans Confused, Internet Explodes

 In what can only be described as a shockwave of confusion, LSU fans were stunned today after a “Verrified” ESPN report claimed that Tigers head coach Brian Kelly had stepped down “amid significant error facing…” something. The headline, which quickly went viral, ended with a mysterious “view morel,” leaving fans and journalists alike wondering if this was a coaching scandal or a mushroom recipe.

Wait—Did Brian Kelly Actually Step Down?

Short answer: No.
Long answer: Absolutely not. But let’s unpack this circus.

The headline appeared on various fake-news aggregators and poorly Photoshopped ESPN graphics circulating on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). The post claimed:

“Few Minutes Ago, LSU football Head Coach – Brian Kelly Steps Down Amid Significant Error Facing……. view morel”

While the headline itself raised more red flags than a missed targeting call, some fans took the bait.

“It’s got all the signs of being real—‘Few Minutes Ago’ AND ‘Verrified’? That’s top-tier journalism,” said confused LSU fan Ricky Thibodeaux, while eating boudin in his garage.

The “Significant Error”: What Was It?

According to absolutely no reliable sources, the “significant error” Brian Kelly allegedly made could include:

• Mispronouncing “Etouffée” at a booster dinner.
• Attempting another fake Southern accent.
• Wearing Notre Dame socks to an LSU practice.

None of these, of course, are grounds for resignation—unless you’re a die-hard Cajun purist.

LSU’s Response

When asked for comment, LSU’s athletic department responded with a simple statement:

“Coach Kelly is currently preparing the team for next week’s game. Also, we have no idea what a ‘view morel’ is. Is that a fungus?”

They then posted a GIF of Kelly dancing awkwardly with a recruit to lighten the mood.

ESPN Responds… Or Doesn’t

Despite being tagged in thousands of posts, ESPN has not commented, likely because it has no clue what anyone is talking about. Multiple fan accounts have since edited the fake headline with increasingly absurd details, including:

• “Coach Kelly steps down due to allergy to purple jerseys.”
• “Kelly leaves after mistakenly calling Mike the Tiger a ‘kitty.’”

Final Thoughts

This viral headline was yet another reminder that not everything on the internet is real—especially when it includes typos, bad grammar, and a “click here to view morel.”

LSU fans can rest easy: Brian Kelly is still the head coach (as of this moment), and the only significant error he’s facing is trusting social media.