In 1999, he served as the interim head coach of LSU for one game, a 35–10 win over rival Arkansas, after Gerry DiNardo was fired. He was replaced when LSU hired Nick Saban.
Later in 1999, he took over as the interim head coach at LSU for just one contest, leading the team to a 35-10 triumph over their longstanding foes Arkansas, following Gerry DiNardo's sudden departure. He was subsequently replaced by Nick Saban when LSU made its hiring decision.