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Brian Kelly's $54M Buyout and Mitigation Clause
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- May 31, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
Brian Kelly’s $54 million buyout from LSU comes with a twist: he must actively seek another football job to offset his pay. If he lands a coaching gig, his new salary reduces what LSU owes him — but he can decline smaller offers without penalty. Already, he’s started the process by joining CBS Sports as an analyst. Unlike James Franklin’s negotiated $9 million settlement, Kelly’s deal is tied to ongoing income tracking, making his financial safety net both lucrative and conditional. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fb0f556992072501