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P.J. Fleck Secures Major Contract Extension with Minnesota
13 Feb
Summary
- Coach P.J. Fleck's contract includes an annual raise and new incentives.
- His 2026 compensation is set to reach $7.9 million with bonuses.
- Fleck has a strong record of 66-44 and 7-0 in bowl games.
University of Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck has agreed to a revised contract, confirmed by the board of regents on Thursday, February 13, 2026. This agreement grants Fleck an annual raise and enhanced performance-based incentives.
His total compensation for 2026 is set to be $7.9 million, incorporating a $700,000 management bonus on top of his $6 million salary. This revised deal also includes an increasing annual retention bonus, extending his tenure with the Gophers.
The contract adjustment introduces more lucrative incentives tied to conference game victories. Fleck can earn up to $750,000 for securing seven or more Big Ten wins, a significant increase from previous incentive structures.
Fleck, entering his 10th season, boasts a 66-44 record with the Minnesota Gophers, including an undefeated 7-0 record in bowl games. He is the fifth-longest tenured coach in the program's history.
