US EditionBrian Kelly Buyout, Contract Details: How Much It Would Cost LSU to Fire Coach
Brian Kelly’s $54 million buyout looms amid fan unrest after LSU’s three losses in four games, including a 49-25 home defeat to No. Texas A&M, officials said.
- Saturday, LSU lost 49-25 to Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium, with fans chanting for Brian Kelly's firing and many leaving by the fourth quarter.
- After recent ranked losses, the Tigers have dropped three of four games, and Brian Kelly is 34-14 over four seasons without returning LSU to the Playoff amid championship expectations.
- According to the contract obtained by USA TODAY Network, a without-cause firing this month would cost LSU roughly $54 million, with Kelly owed 90% of remaining salary plus a longevity bonus due July 15, 2026.
- With a bye next week, LSU Tigers face an immediate test on the road at Alabama Crimson Tide on Nov. 8, intensifying pressure on Kelly's job and the coaching staff's stability.
- The buyout would require mitigation and could be negotiated down, and the payout ranks among the 10 biggest amid a volatile coaching carousel where Kelly could consider stepping away.
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LSU Officials Discussing Buyout Options For Brian Kelly, As Situation Worsens On The Bayou
The situation at LSU for head coach Brian Kelly is getting worse by the hour in terms of him returning next season. Following the embarrassing 49-25 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday night, multiple sources tell OutKick that LSU administrators and athletic department officials met multiple times Sunday to discuss the future of Kelly. These conversations will be ongoing until a resolution is reached. One of the key issues is the $53 million buyout, …
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Brian Kelly’s nightmares are coming true. The LSU Tigers lost their second straight game, and their third loss this season, to the No.3 Texas A&M this Saturday. It was a must-win game for the No.20 LSU to remain in the AP poll ranking and keep its playoff chances alive. However, their devastating 25-49 loss at home made fans lose hope in Brian Kelly. LSU is now 5-3, and its playoff chances are swinging in the air. Seeing LSU suffer a similar fat…
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