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Kelly Sets Nov. 10 Deadline for LSU to Confirm Full $54 Million Buyout

His lawyers cite a without-cause firing to press for written assurance of the contractually specified payout.

Louisiana Governor Bars LSU AD From Leading Football Coach Search

LSU Fires Brian Kelly After Texas A&M Rout, Names Frank Wilson Interim

Florida Coaching Search Accelerates as Markets Make Lane Kiffin Early Favorite

Florida Fires Coach Billy Napier, Per Multiple Reports

Indiana Locks In Curt Cignetti With Eight-Year, $92.8 Million Contract

Penn State Fires James Franklin After 3-Game Slide, Names Terry Smith Interim

Belichick, UNC Present United Front as Reports Cite Buyout Talks and Staff Turmoil

USA TODAY 2025 Coach Salary Database Shows Nine $10 Million Earners and Record Buyouts

Arkansas Fires Sam Pittman, Names Bobby Petrino Interim Coach

Documents Put Luke Fickell’s Wisconsin Buyout Near $28.8 Million as Pressure Mounts

Jimbo Fisher Seeks College Coaching Comeback While Earning $76M A&M Buyout

Chicago Bears Express Interest in Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman

Bill Belichick Dismisses NFL Return Rumors, Focuses on UNC Football

Explosive College Football Coach Salaries Stir Debate