LSU’s five-month coaching overhaul has cost an absurd $200 million
By Michael Blinn
Published on March 27, 2026.
LSU's five-month coaching overhaul has cost the school an astonishing $200 million, with the rehiring of Will Wade and the replacement of football coach Brian Kelly. This comes after Kelly received a $54 million buyout and Kelly's replacement, Lane Kiffin, signed a seven-year, $91 million deal with additional incentives. The total cost of the overhaul has been estimated at $201 million. The hiring of Wade from NC State, which reportedly cost $4 million in buyout cash, and an increase to the budget to build his roster is estimated to start at $10 million.
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