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New Details Emerge as LSU Confirms Brian Kelly’s $54 Million Buyout

New details emerged Wednesday in the months-long dispute between Brian Kelly and LSU, with the university formally confirming in a written letter that the former Tigers coach was terminated without cause and is owed “liquidated damages as required” under his contract — a buyout of about $54 million.

The letter, obtained by The Associated Press , clears the way for Kelly to withdraw the lawsuit he filed on Nov. 10. The suit alleged LSU had indicated it could fire him for cause, which would have dramatically reduced the amount owed to him.

Kelly’s attorneys argued LSU representatives had told them the coach was never “formally terminated” the day after LSU’s 49-25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&M on Oct.

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