Brian Kelly’s team started off their season on a promising note, ranking 9th in the AP poll and beating Clemson in their season opener. That win pushed them to the no. 3 spot, after which wins against Louisiana Tech, Florida, and Southeast Louisiana, giving them a perfect 4-0 run. But that’s when the wheels came off when they landed back-to-back losses to Vandy and Texas A&M. That’s when LSU pulled the trigger and fired him. But a hefty buyout still remained their major concern until a donor came in to help them.

Even though he is no longer with the LSU Tigers, he will be paid $53 million because of their contractual buyout. So, as per their contract, if LSU fires Brian Kelly, he has to look for another job, which comes under the duty to mitigate clause. In that case, LSU wouldn’t owe h

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