LSU football keeping coordinator Blake Baker at record-setting salary

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin announced Friday night he was retaining defensive coordinator Blake Baker. See the terms of Baker's new deal here.

LSU coach Lane Kiffin announces that defensive coordinator Blake Baker will remain with the Tigers

New LSU coach Lane Kiffin says defensive coordinator Blake Baker will remain with the Tigers. Baker is a former Tulane player who was widely seen as a top candidate to take over the Green Wave after Jon Sumrall leaves for Florida.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin breaks silence on retaining defensive coordinator Blake Baker

Lane Kiffin confirms Blake Baker will remain LSU’s defensive coordinator, ending speculation about his future.

Lane Kiffin, LSU Football Keep Elite Assistant Coach With Tigers Amid Tulane Pursuit

LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker will remain in Baton Rouge as a member of Lane Kiffin's coaching staff for the 2026 season, multiple sources confirmed to
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The Blake Baker conundrum

Welcome to college football in the great state of Louisiana. Already the center of the 2025-26 coaching cycle, things are about to get even more interesting in the Bayou State.&nbs
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Blake Baker Lands In Hot Water After LSU Locks Him Into Massive $3M+ Contract

LSU locks in Blake Baker with a massive $3M+ deal, sparking fan backlash over his value after the Tigers’ roller-coaster season.
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Blake Baker reportedly lands new contract with LSU after turning down Tulane HC job

Defensive coordinator Blake Baker has earned a new contract with LSU after turning down the head coaching job at Tulane.
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