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LSU Ready to Make Lane Kiffin One of College Football’s Highest-Paid Coaches

LSU Ready to Make Lane Kiffin One of College Football’s Highest-Paid Coaches

Summary

LSU is considering offering Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin a highly lucrative contract to become one of college football's highest-paid coaches. Kiffin is also being pursued by Florida, and all parties are looking to secure a long-term deal.

Key Facts

  • LSU and Florida both fired their head coaches mid-season and are searching for new leaders.
  • LSU is targeting Lane Kiffin, currently at Ole Miss, due to its financial strength and recruiting success.
  • If hired by LSU, Kiffin's potential contract could match Georgia’s Kirby Smart, making Kiffin one of the highest-paid college football coaches.
  • The proposed contract could be worth at least $11 million a year for six years.
  • Ole Miss has asked Kiffin to make a decision by their season finale against Mississippi State.
  • Kiffin has denied reports suggesting an ultimatum from Ole Miss but knows the school wants a timely decision.
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