Whenever a college football head coach is fired, buyouts dominate the headlines. Financial buyouts in college football are often large sums of money that add an even more complex dynamic to already dicey situations. In the case of Brian Kelly and LSU, Kelly's buyout sat at $53.3 million when he was fired two weeks ago. It's the second-largest buyout in college football history.
In the days following his firing, then-athletic director Scott Woodward said that LSU "will continue to negotiate his separation and will work toward a path that is better for both parties." It seemed that Kelly was open to a settlement that was less than $53.