Overview
- Kelly filed suit Monday after LSU did not provide written confirmation by his Nov. 10 deadline to pay full liquidated damages.
- The lawsuit asks a court to declare his dismissal without cause and confirm entitlement to about $54 million under his contract.
- Kelly’s filing says LSU told his representatives he had not been formally terminated and indicated possible for-cause grounds, which he disputes.
- Documents show he rejected a $25 million lump-sum offer from then-AD Scott Woodward and a $30 million two-installment offer from executive deputy AD Julie Cromer.
- His 10-year deal calls for 90% of remaining compensation paid in equal monthly installments through 2031 with offsets for future earnings, making the potential payout one of the largest in college football.