Following plenty of uncertainty, Les Miles speaks out on what his future holds ·

05 Jan 2025, 00:00

After Les Miles' nearly 12-year run at LSU came to an end during the middle of the regular season in 2016, speculation regarding his next stop began almost immediately.

Miles was fired after LSU's 18-13 loss at Auburn in September, and many wondered whether the 63-year-old Miles would want to coach again or if he'd prefer a career as an analyst.

Miles was a candidate for jobs at Houston, Western Michigan and Purdue, but after not getting those jobs it was apparent he would have to settle for being a member of the media next season. However, after a speaking engagement at the University of Nebraska, Miles told reporters he still wants to be a head coach again.

"I want to coach football," Miles said via Omaha.com. "That's pretty simple. I want an opportunity at a place that can win and a place where they really want to invest in the players. If they do that, I'm good."

While Miles won't coach anywhere in 2017, there's a good chance he will be in consideration for several jobs in the next coaching cycle after next season.

Miles also told reporters he is a "better coach" now than he was at LSU, and he while he might not get to be picky about his next stop, he does want to coach at a place who is serious about winning.

Miles compiled a 114-34 record at LSU after taking over for Nick Saban in 2005. He won a national championship in 2007. He was 28-21 in four seasons at his previous stop at Oklahoma State.

(h/t College Football Talk)

Following plenty of uncertainty, Les Miles speaks out on what his future holds

After Les Miles' nearly 12-year run at LSU came to an end during the middle of the regular season in 2016, speculation regarding his next stop began almost immediately. Related:Les Miles reiterates where his future lies after ESPN Signing Day stint

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