The college football season saw one of its most experienced coaches exit, as the LSU Tigers recently parted ways with head coach Brian Kelly. Moving forward, Kelly’s focus remains on claiming what he believes he is owed following his dismissal.

The tug-of-war between LSU and Brian Kelly’s camp is currently centered on the nature of his dismissal. The school is arguing that the firing was “for cause,” potentially allowing them to avoid paying the full buyout of nearly $54 million. Meanwhile, Kelly’s attorneys are pushing to collect the entire amount.

According to a copy of the suit revealed by ESPN, “LSU’s representatives had a call with Coach Kelly’s representatives, where LSU took the position that Coach Kelly had not been formally terminated and informed Coach Kelly’s representatives,

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