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Brian Kelly Negotiates $54M Buyout After LSU Firing

11/6/2025

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Brian Kelly, former LSU head coach, said he will negotiate his $54 million buyout after being fired on October 26.
In a leaked email, Kelly thanked LSU administrators and stated that the buyout terms must be financially sensible.
The LSU Board of Supervisors said the buyout would be funded by athletic funds and private donations, not taxpayer money.
The situation remains unresolved.
Kelly's LSU tenure ended with a 34-14 record.

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Brian Kelly, former LSU head coach, said he will negotiate his $54 million buyout after being fired on October 26.
In a leaked email, Kelly thanked LSU administrators and stated that the buyout terms must be financially sensible.
The LSU Board of Supervisors said the buyout would be funded by athletic funds and private donations, not taxpayer money.
The situation remains unresolved.
Kelly's LSU tenure ended with a 34-14 record.