The college football world was shaken after Lane Kiffin’s decision to leave the Ole Miss Rebels at a crucial point in the season to become the new head coach of the LSU Tigers ahead of what’s to come.

Finding the ideal successor to Brian Kelly at LSU was no easy task—not just from a football standpoint, but also considering the financial commitment that hiring someone of this caliber would entail.

According to Wilson Alexander via his official X account (formerly Twitter), the agreement between Kiffin and LSU is for seven years, totaling $91 million. This means the coach will earn roughly $13 million annually.

In addition, the reporter also noted that if Lane Kiffin wins a national title, the contract includes an automatic escalator, making him the highest-paid coach in the country. Und

See Full Page