Charlie Weis Jr. is staying put - and LSU fans have every reason to exhale.
Despite drawing serious interest from the NFL, including a recent conversation with the Philadelphia Eagles about their offensive coordinator vacancy, Weis has once again chosen to remain in Baton Rouge. According to reports, the 30-year-old offensive mind declined the opportunity to join Nick Sirianni’s staff, opting instead to continue building something special alongside Lane Kiffin at LSU.
This isn’t the first time Weis has turned away from the pros this offseason. Earlier in January, he was linked to the New York Giants’ OC opening but made it clear he wasn’t interested in making the jump to the NFL - not yet, at least.
For LSU, this is a big win. Weis is one of the fastest-rising coaches in the college game, and his decision to stay signals stability and continuity for a Tigers program that’s already buzzing with anticipation after Kiffin’s arrival. The duo has a proven track record of lighting up scoreboards, and with Weis calling plays, the expectation is that LSU’s offense will be nothing short of electric.
The Kiffin-Weis connection runs deep. Their coaching relationship dates back to their time at Alabama in 2015-16, when Kiffin was Nick Saban’s offensive coordinator and Weis was a young offensive analyst just starting to carve out his path. That early collaboration sparked a partnership that’s spanned multiple programs and levels.
After Alabama, Weis followed Kiffin to Florida Atlantic, initially taking on tight ends coach duties before a brief stint with the Atlanta Falcons as an offensive analyst. But when Kiffin needed a play-caller at FAU, he brought Weis back to be his offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach - a move that paid off immediately with a high-powered attack that helped FAU dominate Conference USA.
Their most impactful work came at Ole Miss, where Weis served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2021 through 2025. Under their leadership, the Rebels developed into one of the most explosive offenses in the country.
Ole Miss led the SEC in total offense in both 2024 and 2025, consistently ranking among the nation’s top-scoring teams. The numbers weren’t just eye-popping - they were game-changing.
That success made Weis a hot commodity, and it’s no surprise NFL teams have come calling. But for now, he’s committed to the college game - and more specifically, to helping Kiffin turn LSU into an offensive juggernaut in the SEC.
When Kiffin took the LSU job in December, Weis didn’t hesitate to follow. The Tigers locked him in with a three-year, $7.5 million deal - a clear investment in the future of their offense. With the blueprint they built at Ole Miss, expectations in Baton Rouge are sky-high.
Weis’ decision to stay doesn’t just keep LSU’s offensive staff intact - it sends a message. He’s not chasing the next big thing.
He’s focused on building something lasting, something that could reshape the SEC landscape. And if the past few seasons are any indication, the Tigers are in for a thrilling ride.