LSU Board Approves New Coaching Contracts
The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors finalized deals for seven football assistant coaches and the men's basketball head coach.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Football
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The LSU Board of Supervisors officially approved employment contracts for seven assistant football coaches in Baton Rouge. The board also authorized the contract for the university's men's basketball head coach during the same session.
Why it matters
These contract approvals solidify the financial terms for leadership roles across LSU's major athletic programs. The board's vote confirms the long-term compensation commitments for coaching staff members following their initial appointments.
Defensive coordinator Blake Baker will earn $3 million annually, while offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is set for $2.5 million. Head basketball coach Will Wade receives approximately $4 million per year under his approved agreement.
The players
Blake Baker
He serves as the defensive coordinator for the LSU football program.
Charlie Weis Jr.
He is the offensive coordinator for the LSU football team.
Will Wade
He is the head coach for the LSU men's basketball team.
LSU Board of Supervisors
This is the governing body responsible for overseeing operations and major contracts at Louisiana State University.
The details
The board authorized seven separate assistant football coaching positions following their recent organizational restructuring. These agreements were formalized alongside the confirmation of terms for head basketball coach Will Wade, who was originally hired in March 2026.
Timeline
March 2026: Will Wade was hired as head basketball coach.
October 16, 2026: The Board of Supervisors approved the coaching contracts.
January 31, 2029: The contracts for Blake Baker and Charlie Weis Jr. are scheduled to conclude.
Season Trajectory
These contract approvals stabilize the coaching staff landscape for LSU athletics as both football and basketball programs navigate competitive seasons. Locking in these compensation packages clarifies the university's long-term financial strategy for personnel management.
These contracts represent guaranteed financial commitments from the university, which can impact departmental budgets for future facility upgrades or recruiting efforts. The formalization of these salaries provides concrete figures for the university's ongoing financial reporting.
The takeaway
Securing long-term coaching contracts is a standard mechanism for universities to signal stability to both fans and potential recruits. Consistent leadership in these roles often serves as a foundational element for building competitive performance over multiple years.
Further reading
For more on local sports leadership, read the latest updates in our Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBRZ.
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