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.
In 1999, he acted as the temporary head coach of LSU for one game, a 35–10 victory over arch-rival Arkansas, after Gerry DiNardo was dismissed. He was succeeded when LSU hired Nick Saban.