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Iowa State Coach's Deal: Performance-Based Buyout Revealed
9 Mar
Summary
- Jimmy Rogers' contract features a unique, performance-based buyout structure.
- His base salary is set at $3 million annually for six years.
- Buyouts decrease with each game won beyond six victories per season.
New details surrounding Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers' six-year contract, effective December 8, 2025, and running through January 31, 2032, have been made public. Rogers' base compensation is established at $3 million annually.
A distinctive feature of his contract is a performance-dependent buyout clause for leaving the program. This means the amount owed to Iowa State is not a flat fee but is tied to the remaining years on his contract and the team's success.
This buyout can be reduced by $500,000 for every game won beyond six victories in a given season. For instance, after two seasons, a hypothetical $12 million buyout could be reduced to $9 million if Rogers achieved winning seasons.
Rogers brought a notable record to Iowa State, having compiled a 33-9 overall record in his previous three years as a head coach, including a FCS national championship in 2023.
