How much will Lane Kiffin make annually at LSU?

Lane Kiffin's new seven-year contract with LSU reportedly pays him $13 million per year.

Will Lane Kiffin receive bonuses for Ole Miss's CFP run?

Yes, LSU will give Kiffin bonus money related to Ole Miss's College Football Playoff participation as part of his new contract.

What are the buyout terms for Lane Kiffin at LSU?

If fired without cause, LSU would reportedly pay Kiffin 80% of his remaining salary. If Kiffin leaves for another head coaching job before January 2027, he would owe LSU $7 million.

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LSU Bets Big on Kiffin: Record Salary & Bonuses

3 Dec

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Summary

Kiffin receives bonus money from LSU for Ole Miss's CFP participation.
His new seven-year LSU contract pays $13 million annually.
LSU to cover moving expenses and potential buyout if Kiffin departs.

LSU Bets Big on Kiffin: Record Salary & Bonuses

Lane Kiffin has secured a lucrative seven-year contract with LSU, reportedly paying him $13 million annually and positioning him as the second-highest-paid head coach in college football. This deal includes a clause that could make him the highest-paid if LSU wins the national championship. Kiffin will also receive bonus money from LSU pertaining to Ole Miss's College Football Playoff participation, an unprecedented arrangement given he is no longer coaching the Rebels.

Beyond his base salary, Kiffin's contract offers substantial bonuses, including up to $1 million for winning the SEC Championship and potential CFP bonuses ranging from $750,000 to $3 million. LSU is also providing up to $500,000 for relocation expenses. The contract also outlines significant financial implications should Kiffin leave or be fired, with LSU reportedly liable for 80% of his remaining salary if he's fired without cause.