Kelly Sues LSU Over $54M Buyout

11/11/2025 2 min
Kelly Sues LSU Over $54M Buyout

Listen "Kelly Sues LSU Over $54M Buyout"

Episode Synopsis

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the university, challenging his termination and the $54 million buyout in his contract. Kelly was fired after LSUs loss to Texas A&M, ending their SEC title hopes. The lawsuit claims LSU is now trying to classify his firing as for cause to avoid paying the full buyout. Kellys attorneys seek a court judgment confirming his termination was without cause, entitling him to the full contract amount. The controversy has spilled into LSUs coaching search and drawn criticism from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.