When LSU hired Brian Kelly away from Notre Dame ahead of the 2022 season, the move was met with skepticism across the college football universe. The move may have made sense to some, for most it seemed an odd match,

Kelly's salary increases each season he's the head coach at LSU. His initial base salary was $9 million for the 2022 season and this season, he'll pull in $9.2 million, per the contract. By leading the Tigers to a bowl game this season, Kelly has already secured a $500,000 bonus so Kelly will be pulling in $9.7 million for the 2024 season.

After losing quarterback Bryce Underwood to Michigan, Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark believe that Brian Kelly's future at LSU is in jeopardy.

Atoms argues that Kelly is struggling to connect with players whose primary focus is NIL (name, image, and likeness deals) and achieving thei