College Football’s Newest Coaches Have Some Interesting Incentives in Their Contracts

Head coaching contracts have never been more lucrative than they are now, and they often come with similar core incentives beyond the base pay and the buyout. There are complimentary tickets, cellphone allowances, relocation reimbursement and a courtesy car (or sometimes two). 

But while many clauses in coaching contracts are universal, some are unique. Sports Illustrated acquired contracts or term sheets for every new head coach hired by a public school to analyze what’s interesting about each one.

A large chunk of Dillingham’s earnings will be dictated by how the Sun Devils perform in the classroom.

Patrick Breen/USA Today Network