Overview
- Kiffin announced on X late Friday that Baker will remain in Baton Rouge, ending a week of staff uncertainty.
- The LSU coordinator had interviewed for the Tulane head-coaching job at his alma mater and drew interest from Memphis before withdrawing from consideration.
- Baker is expected to receive a raise and extension after earning $2.5 million annually as one of the nation's highest-paid defensive coordinators.
- Under Baker, LSU's defense climbed to No. 15 nationally in scoring this fall, continuing a turnaround that began after his 2023 arrival from Missouri.
- Retention keeps key recruiting wins on track, with Baker involved in landing five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown, while LSU targets Syracuse assistant Elijah Robinson for the defensive line role as Kyle Williams weighs his future.