Ed Orgeron

American football coach, LSU championship

Ed Orgeron - American football coach, LSU championship
Born

July 27th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A college football coach, significant tenure included the head coaching position at Louisiana State University. Achieved notable success leading the team to win the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020. Prior coaching roles featured positions at Ole Miss, USC, and various assistant coaching roles throughout different programs, contributing to a wealth of experience in college football leadership.

Led LSU Tigers to a national championship in 2020

Served as head coach at Ole Miss from 2005 to 2007

Assisted in coaching at USC, winning the Rose Bowl in 2004

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