LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has been trying hard to keep the current defensive coordinator on the team despite head coaching interest from other programs, and he just got the coach's decision.

Blake Baker, LSU's defensive coordinator last season, will be staying in Baton Rouge, according to reports, marking a significant coup for Kiffin, who keeps the successful coordinator who can lead the defense.

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Tulane was reportedly extremely interested in Baker, interviewing him for their head coach opening after Jon Sumrall announced his departure for Florida at the end of the season.

LSU arrived at LSU in 2023, making him the highest-paid assistant coach in college football , paying him $2.5 million per year to le

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