Brian Kelly has received a formal letting of termination from LSU siting that he was dismissed without cause, CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello has confirmed. That means that Kelly will receive the entirely of his $54 million buyout as long as he fulfills his obligation to find another job.

The letter reportedly details Kelly's responsibility to mitigate the buyout, which includes making "good-faith, reasonable and sustained efforts to obtain" employment. LSU expects Kelly to "maintain reasonable documentation" of his job search that includes interviews and offers.

Kelly and LSU's breakup has been contentious. Kelly recently filed a lawsuit over the buyout situation to get the full $54 million he is contractually owed. LSU responded by stating that then-athletic director Scott Woodwar

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