See where LSU DC Blake Baker’s salary ranks among assistant coaches

Nov 2, 2019; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Blake Baker talks to his players during the second quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday, USA Today published its annual database detailing college football coaching salaries across the sport.

LSU’s staff is usually among the highest paid in college football, but one LSU assistant stood out, topping the list of assistant coaching salaries.

LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker pulled in $2.5 million in 2024. That was $200,000 more than Michigan DC Wink Martindale, who ranked No. 2 on the list.

Baker was a splash hire for LSU head coach Brian Kelly in the offseason. LSU needed to overhaul its defense after an abysmal 2023. Baker had just led one of the best units in the country at Missouri, and his Louisiana ties made him the perfect fit for LSU.

LSU saw significant improvement under Baker in year one. After ranking 82nd in scoring defense in 2023, LSU ranked 57th in 2024. LSU’s talent on the defensive side of the ball was questionable, but Baker put together some strong game plans, including one that helped LSU upset a top-10-ranked Ole Miss team.

So far, Baker is worth that check. LSU will hope for similar improvement in 2025.

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Author : LSU Tigers Wire

Publish date : 2024-12-11 15:19:00

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