Having lost three straight games after a 7–0 start into the season, rumors were floating that LSU would buy-out Miles' contract after the 2015 season. After a season-ending victory over Texas A&M, the athletic department announced they would retain Miles as head coach. On September 25, 2016, LSU fired Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron after an 18–13 loss to Auburn the previous day and a 2–2 start to begin the season. He left LSU as the second-winningest coach in school history, behind only Charlie McClendon.