Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron says a serious health emergency nearly cost him his life. After missing much of LSU’s early season while recovering, he returned to Tiger Stadium in October and publicly thanked the Baton Rouge hospital staff who treated him.

By the Numbers
  • Orgeron is 65.
  • He spent 18 days in the hospital, according to an unconfirmed report shared by a local broadcaster.
Yes, But

LSU never confirmed the reported diagnosis of sepsis, and Orgeron’s own remarks did not specify what caused his medical emergency.

State of Play
  • Orgeron returned to LSU this year as a special assistant focused on recruiting and defense.
  • He missed fall camp and LSU’s first games while recovering, then returned to Tiger Stadium in October.
Bottom Line

Orgeron’s recovery brought him back to the LSU community—and his account makes clear how close he believes he came to not making it home.