Shockwaves as LSU Tigers Coach Suspended: Drama Unfolds Amidst Controversy and Turmoil…”
What looked like a big win for Ed Orgeron in an upset of No. 20 Florida did not matter when it came to keeping his position of head coach at LSU.
Thr school and the national title-winning coach have reached a separation agreement meaning Orgeron will finish the season but not return in 2022, first reported SI.com’s Ross Dellenger:
#LSU and Ed Orgeron have reached a separation agreement: He will not return in 2022 but expected to complete this season, sources tell @SINow.
Negotiations began last week before UF win.
It’s unprecedented in the sport – coach & school divorcing 21 months after winning it all.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) October 17, 2021
The school confirmed the parting of ways later Sunday and called a 7 p.m. press conference.
Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports and The Athletic reports Orgeron is expected to receive the entire buyout from his contract. the amount is around $17 million:
LSU is expected to pay Ed Orgeron his entire buyout which is over $17 million to pursue a new coach. His record at LSU is 49-17 and he went 13-5 in games against Top 10 teams while coaching the Tigers.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 17, 2021
