 On November 18, 2018, former Oklahoma State and LSU head coach Les Miles was hired as the new head coach.Miles arrived in Lawrence with credentials including a turnaround in five seasons at Oklahoma State, seven ten-win seasons in 11 years as LSU head coach, including winning the 2007 national championship, and an appearance in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game and many players drafted into the National Football League.Miles signed a five-year contract worth $13.8 million in base salary.