After Deserved Extension, Ed Orgeron's Big Task Is Handling Aftermath of Success

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As the clock reached triple zeros in the victory over Clemson and LSU's celebration began, Ed Orgeron became one of six active college football coaches with a national championship on his resume.

En route to earning a 15-0 record, Orgeron defeated three others on that coveted list in Dabo Swinney, Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher. Mack Brown and Les Miles round out the group. And shortly after the accomplishment, news broke that Orgeron received a six-year contract extension worth $42 million.

No matter what happens from here, LSU achieved the No. 1 goal of college football. That alone justifies Orgeron's raise and solidifies his place as a program legend.

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