LSU head football coach has volunteered to take a $300,000 pay cut in 2021 amid the athletic department's financial struggles during COVID-19.
According to Glenn Guilbeau of the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Orgeron said: "I was very willing. With the deficit they have, it's understandable."
Guilbeau noted that LSU projects it will lose $80 million as a result of COVID-19. Because of that, all athletic department staff with the exception of contracted coaches will receive a 5 percent pay reduction in 2021 if they make at least $80,000.
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, who is also taking a 5 percent pay cut in 2021, noted:
"LSU Athletics announced a compensation reduction plan to help mitigate the impact of an expected $80 million loss in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.