After turning down interest from other schools, LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker agreed to a new contract extension that could ultimately make him the highest-paid assistant coach in the country next year.

Baker agreed to a three-year, $9.3 million deal, multiple sources told The Advocate. His salary starts at $3 million next season before rising every year to $3.2 million in 2028.

Under the terms of the deal, a source said Baker would earn a $300,000 raise and a fourth-year option with a salary of $3.5 million if LSU finishes in the top 20 in scoring defense in any of the first three years.

Entering conference championship games this weekend, LSU is ranked 15th nationally in scoring defense at 18.3 points allowed per game, which ranks fourth in the SEC behind likely playoff-bo

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