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Brian Kelly buyout controversy, explained: Why former LSU football coach rejected settlement offers from university

The drama just won't settle down in Baton Rouge. After LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly on Oct. 26, the two sides are still negotiating how to handle the remainder of his contract.

When Kelly was hired in Nov. 2021, he signed a 10-year, $95 million contract with LSU. But Kelly was fired in the middle of just his fourth season in Baton Rouge, which means there is still a hefty chunk of change owed on his deal.

Although Kelly initially appeared open to a settlement, he has reportedly rejected two settlement offers by LSU. LSU has undergone significant turnover in the athletic department in recent weeks. Former LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, who

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