Ed Orgeron & LSU Staff To Receive Major Bonus Paydays For Winning National Championship

As purple and gold confetti fell from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome ceiling, the LSU Tigers celebrated a National Championship and the end of a perfect 15-0 season last night.

Head coach Ed Orgeron and many on his staff woke up this morning as champions, and a little richer too.

As is the case with the majority of college coaching contracts, many on LSU's staff had escalator clauses, calling for bonus paydays based on achievements.

There's no great achievement in college football than a National Championship.

LSU will pay about a total of $2.4 million in bonuses to various members of the coaching staff.

Here's a rundown of all the bonus money the LSU coaching staff will receive for winning the National Championship, according to their contracts.

Head Coach Ed Orgeron

In total, Coach O will bring home an extra $1.7M in bonuses for LSU’s 15-0 season and National Championship, on top of his $4 million base salary.

$500,000 for the National Title. $150,000 for reaching the Title game. $250,000 for playing in the CFB Playoff Semifinal. $200,000 for winning the SEC Championship Game and $500,000 for LSU's 12 regular-season victories, bringing the total to $1.7 million.

Associate head Coach/defensive coordinator Dave Aranda

Aranda, already the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football at $2.5 million annually, added $100,000 to his 2019 salary for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Associate Head Coach/RBs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Tommie Robinson

Added $100,000 to his 2019 base salary of $500,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger

Added $100,000 to his 2019 base salary of $500,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach Joe Brady

Added $60,000 to his 2019 base salary of $400,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Offensive Line Coach James Cregg

Added $60,000 to his 2019 base salary of $475,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Defensive Backs Coach Corey Raymond

Added $60,000 to his 2019 base salary of $450,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Special Teams Coordinator Greg McMahon

Added $45,000 to his 2019 base salary of $425,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Safties Coach William Busch

Added $45,000 to his 2019 base salary of $425,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Wide Receivers Coach Mickey Joseph

Added $45,000 to his 2019 base salary of $300,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.

Defensive Line Coach Dennis 'Meatball' Johnson Jr.

Added $60,000 to his 2019 base salary of $200,000 for last night's win and a 15-0 season.