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Bo Pelini not expected to return as LSU defensive coordinator, source says

Bo Pelini is not expected to return for another season as LSU's defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Pelini, a former head coach at Youngstown State and Nebraska, was brought on to coach LSU's defense in January, but ultimately failed to live up to expectations as the Tigers ranked next-to-last in the SEC in yards allowed per game.

Pelini has two years remaining on his contract and, according to The Baton Rouge Advocate, is owed a buyout of $5.2 million.

More changes are expected to occur on the LSU coaching staff throughout the course of the offseason, a source told ESPN.