US EditionFired Coach Brian Kelly Lawsuit Alleges LSU Is Declining to Honor the Terms of His Contract
Brian Kelly disputes LSU's attempt to classify his firing as 'for cause' to reduce a $54 million buyout, claiming his termination was performance-based, according to a recent lawsuit.
- On Monday, November 11, 2025, Brian Kelly's lawyers filed a lawsuit in the 19th Judicial District, alleging LSU told his representatives it never `formally terminated` him and cited `for cause` grounds.
- Kelly was dismissed following a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M on Oct. 26, and LSU told his representatives the termination was performance-related; Kelly rejected $25,000,000 and $30,000,000 settlement offers.
- The lawsuit details the `for cause` process at length and says LSU must notify Kelly of any grounds within seven days, giving him seven days to respond, while disputing three points LSU raised including Woodward's authority.
- Kelly is asking the court for a declaratory judgment that the firing lacked cause and that he is entitled to the full $54,000,000 liquidated damages under his contract.
- LSU declined comment as the case drew public attention and fans and social media reaction grew after Dan Wetzel's reporting; Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry criticized Scott Woodward, who left under pressure four days after firing Kelly, creating a $53,000,000 liability.
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