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Governor Landry Slams LSU's $54M Buyout Amid Leadership Crisis

11/1/2025

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticized LSU's athletic director Scott Woodward and head coach Brian Kelly over the $54 million buyout.
Landry warned about rising ticket prices and said the state’s attorney general would review future coaching contracts.
LSU lacks a president, athletic director, and head coach as Interim athletic director Verge Ausberry is authorized to hire.
Political interference could complicate the search and reflect broader issues in college athletics.

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticized LSU's athletic director Scott Woodward and head coach Brian Kelly over the $54 million buyout.
Landry warned about rising ticket prices and said the state’s attorney general would review future coaching contracts.
LSU lacks a president, athletic director, and head coach as Interim athletic director Verge Ausberry is authorized to hire.
Political interference could complicate the search and reflect broader issues in college athletics.