Ed Orgeron says he’d “love” to return as LSU’s head coach and is open to the right fit, as the Tigers begin a high-stakes search.

LSU and athletic director Scott Woodward are finalizing his separation from the school in the wake of coach Brian Kelly's firing and criticism from Gov. Jeff Landry, sources confirmed Thursday night to The Advocate.

On Wednesday, ESPN Radio’s Evan Cohen asked Orgeron if he would go back to LSU. Orgeron stated he would be back in a heartbeat. “I’d love to,” Orgeron said. “Are you kidding me? I’m one phone call away. I just gotta get in my truck, I could be there today.”

Ed Orgeron claimed his 15-0 LSU team, led by Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, ranks as the best college football team ever assembled in any era.

Woodward has come under fire after football coach Brian Kelly was fired and would be owed more than $50 million.

On Sunday Night, Ja'Marr Chase signed a massive contract extension, meaning LSU's 2019 roster has inked deals worth over a billion dollars.

Alabama football and LSU will be kicking off after dark when the programs face off at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 8. The SEC Office revealed the television schedule for that weekend's slate on Monday, and the No. 4 Crimson Tide's contest against the Tigers is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC.

Brady left LSU as the Tigers' hot-shot offensive coordinator following its 2019 perfect season with Joe Burrow, landing in the NFL as the Panthers' play-caller. He spent two seasons in Carolina before joining the Bills and has worked alongside star quarterback Josh Allen since. Brady's on Penn State's target list, too.