Overview
- An email obtained via records request shows Kelly thanked administrators and confirmed he is willing to negotiate what LSU owes under his contract.
- The message included housekeeping notes about returning university property and instructions for clearing out his office.
- Negotiations have not produced a final agreement, and some reports suggest the dispute could move to court if talks stall.
- LSU officials have stated the buyout will be funded by self-generated athletics revenue and private donations, rejecting the use of state education funds despite public criticism.
- Kelly posted a farewell statement on social media Thursday, while he remains on LSU’s payroll through 2025 receiving monthly payments reported by On3.