#coaching-contracts

#coaching-contracts

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly's $54 million buyout would bring the amount of money owed to FBS head football coaches fired this season to $167.7 million, according to publicly available data and reports. Kelly's buyout, which is still being negotiated with LSU, is the highest of the 2025 season so far, topping the $49 million owed to Penn State's ex-coach James Franklin, who was fired on Oct. 12. Also included in the $167.7 million: $21 million for Billy Napier, fired from Florida Oct. 19. $15 million for Mike Gundy, fired from Oklahoma State Sept 23. $9.8 million owned to Sam Pittman, fired from Arkansas Sept. 28.

Jason Varitek has filled various roles for the Red Sox since he hung up his catching gear after the 2011 season. For the past five years, he has held a full-time role on Boston's coaching staff. Initially, the team's game planning coordinator, he later added catching coach to his duties. When the Red Sox hired Parker Guinn last offseason, Varitek's title changed to game planning and run prevention coach for the 2025 campaign.

"This is a football club that means a lot to me, my family and my staff, and we're delighted to have signed new deals."