Overview
- Kelly posted a farewell on social media, reflecting on his tenure and wishing interim coach Frank Wilson and the team well.
- An email obtained by WAFB shows Kelly confirmed his firing on Oct. 26 and said he was open to negotiating a settlement of what he is owed.
- The buyout tied to his 10-year contract is about $54 million, and multiple reports say negotiations remain unresolved with no agreement finalized.
- LSU officials and board members have stated that self-generated athletics funds and private donors would cover any payment after Gov. Jeff Landry criticized the deal and raised taxpayer concerns.
- Following the dismissal, LSU parted ways with athletic director Scott Woodward and elevated Verge Ausberry to the permanent AD role; Kelly’s record at LSU was 34-14.