If LSU wants Tom Herman as its next head coach, the school’s pitch will have to include more than an increase in salary.

Tilman Fertitta, chairman of the University of Houston Board of Regents, told Fox 26 in Houston that the school will not be outbid by LSU or any other Power 5 school seeking Herman:

“We will do whatever it takes to keep Tom Herman at the University of Houston. We’re not going to lose Tom Herman because of money. If Tom Herman wants to go LSU or Texas or Oregon or Baylor or wherever else, we cannot stop him from doing that. He’s not going to leave because of money.”

Fertitta acknowledged that Herman might be seeking something other than money, and it’s something LSU can offer:

“Tom has a buyout in his contract as all college football coaches have,” Fertitta said. “If he wants to leave, Tom Herman can leave and there is nothing we can do to keep him here. Tom might want to compete for a national championship every single year and he may think he might have a better opportunity at another school. We think the opportunity is very good here.”

The Tigers are reportedly down to four candidates and could announce a hire during the holiday weekend.