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LSU Gets Bad News on Former HC Brian Kelly's Job Search

LSU Gets Bad News on Former HC Brian Kelly's Job Search

Summary

LSU hired Lane Kiffin as their new head football coach, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. Meanwhile, Brian Kelly, the previous coach, is reportedly interested in other coaching jobs after being fired. LSU finalized a $54 million buyout for Kelly, who had to look for new jobs to lessen the financial impact on LSU.

Key Facts

  • LSU hired Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss to be their new head football coach.
  • Lane Kiffin will earn $12 million a year, with the possibility of extra bonuses.
  • Brian Kelly was fired as LSU's coach on October 26, 2023.
  • LSU had to agree to a nearly $54 million buyout to end Kelly's contract.
  • Kelly's contract required him to find a new job to reduce LSU's costs.
  • Kelly showed interest in the Michigan State University coaching position.
  • Michigan State's coaching job opened but was filled by Pat Fitzgerald.
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