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CFP Bracket Sparks Coach Bonuses Amid Surprising Departures
12/9/2025
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- The CFP bracket was released, triggering bonuses for participating coaches, ranging from $150,000 to $3.5 million.
- Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss head coach, left for LSU and earned bonuses from both schools.
- Bob Chesney of James Madison and Jon Sumrall of Tulane will depart after the CFP.
- Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame head coach, missed out on bonuses as Notre Dame was excluded from the playoffs.
