"$54,000,000: Brian Kelly's buyout In a hectic window with a number of firings -- and, as a result, buyouts -- no coach's departure cost as much money as Brian Kelly's. Kelly's buyout at the time of his dismissal by LSU was $54 million -- which he'll be paid in full after a brief dispute. What could $54 million get you? Well, it could buy Michael Jordan's iconic Chicago mansion five times over and still have some pocket change left over."
"Teams generally preferred to hire younger coaches this cycle -- 81% of coaches hired or promoted were under the age of 50, and the average age of the 17 Power 4 coaches hired or promoted was 42.6 years old -- but the most notable exception to this trend was a big one. Michigan tabbed 66-year-old Kyle Whittingham, who recently stepped down after 22 seasons at the helm of Utah, to take the reins in Ann Arbor."
More than 30 new head coaches were hired or promoted, including 17 across the Power 4 conferences. A high-profile Lane Kiffin saga produced dramatic and messy moments. The window featured big-money moves and internal promotions, with most activity occurring from midseason through December. Brian Kelly's buyout was the largest at $54 million and will be paid in full after a brief dispute. Teams favored younger hires—81% of hires were under 50 and the average age of the 17 Power 4 hires was 42.6—though Michigan and Colorado State made older hires, including Kyle Whittingham at 66.
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