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LSU and Brian Kelly: A Legal Showdown Over Millions

Louisiana, Baton Rouge, USAThu Nov 13 2025

It all started when LSU said they fired Kelly, but now they're saying he wasn't actually fired.

This is like a game of legal ping-pong, and it's getting messy.

The Big Question

Kelly wants to know if he was fired "for cause" or "without cause."

  • For Cause: LSU doesn't have to pay him a huge amount of money.
  • Without Cause: Kelly gets a massive payout.

We're talking about $54 million here. That's a lot of zeroes!

LSU's Claim

LSU claims they have some "dirt" on Kelly, something that would make his firing "for cause."

  • Maybe it's something shady, not related to football.
  • Or maybe LSU is just trying to find a way out of paying Kelly.

This whole situation is tied up in legal jargon that's hard to understand.

  • It's like a puzzle with missing pieces.
  • And the best part? It's all billable hours for the lawyers.

This case could drag on for a long time, and everyone's clocking in.

Kelly's Side

Meanwhile, Kelly's lawyers are saying that LSU never formally terminated him.

  • So, was he fired or not?
  • It's like a game of legal hide and seek.
  • And the stakes are high.

questions

    What specific actions or evidence does LSU have to support their claim of 'for cause' termination of Brian Kelly?
    What role does public opinion play in influencing the outcome of this legal battle?
    How does Louisiana's Napoleonic Code influence the interpretation of 'for cause' and 'without cause' in employment contracts?

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