After a 5-2 finish as interim head coach, Ed Orgeron was officially named the team's permanent head coach on Saturday, where he was introduced to media by LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva.

"This is a great day for LSU and for all of Louisiana," Alleva said. "We got our man and he's been here all along. Coach Orgeron has demonstrated his ability to run this program with excellence, even under difficult circumstances. Coach ‘O' earned this job.

"I worked closely with (LSU) President Alexander and board leadership throughout a very deliberate process. By the end of that process, our decision was clear. Coach Orgeron took us step by step through every aspect of his plans for this program and there was no question that he is the man to lead LSU football."

Orgeron will receive a 5-year contract worth somewhere between $3-4 million per year, The Advocate's Scott Rabalais reported. It's unclear if there will be a buyout tied to Orgeron's contract.

Orgeron said one of his plans for staff changes includes hiring a new offensive coordinator. Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin's name has been tied to the search given the pair have a history working together, most recently at Southern Cal, where Orgeron took over as interim head coach following Kiffin's dismissal.

"All I am going to say is I’m going to try to go out and get the best coordinator in football," Orgeron said.

Orgeron added that Ensminger will remain on staff in some capacity. Sources tell the Geaux247 staff that Ensminger is likely to return to his role as tight ends coach.

Stay tuned to Geaux247 for more on LSU's hire.