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LSU's Blake Baker Stays as Defensive Coordinator, Rejects Offers

12/7/2025

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Blake Baker, LSU defensive coordinator, will remain after rejecting head coaching offers from Tulane and Memphis.
Lane Kiffin, head coach, confirmed Baker's decision on social media, stating, "Baker is going nowhere!!!!".
Baker's three-year contract is worth $9.3 million, making him one of the top-paid assistants.
Under his leadership, LSU's defense finished 15th in scoring defense this season.
Kiffin's retention is seen as crucial to solidifying LSU's defensive strategy.

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Blake Baker, LSU defensive coordinator, will remain after rejecting head coaching offers from Tulane and Memphis.
Lane Kiffin, head coach, confirmed Baker's decision on social media, stating, "Baker is going nowhere!!!!".
Baker's three-year contract is worth $9.3 million, making him one of the top-paid assistants.
Under his leadership, LSU's defense finished 15th in scoring defense this season.
Kiffin's retention is seen as crucial to solidifying LSU's defensive strategy.