Auburn Reveals Alex Golesh’s $44 Million Contract Details

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Auburn Reveals Alex Golesh’s $44 Million Contract Details

Auburn University has announced the contract details for new head football coach Alex Golesh, revealing a lucrative agreement. The six-year contract totals $44.25 million, with an average annual salary exceeding $7 million. This new deal positions Golesh among the higher-paid coaches in college football.

Contract Overview

The specifics of Golesh’s contract were released recently. His first year, running from November 30, 2025, to December 31, 2026, will pay him $6.75 million. This salary ranks significantly higher than that of former coach Hugh Freeze, who earned $6.735 million this year. Golesh previously earned $2.5 million at South Florida.

Salary Progression

Year 1: $6.75 million
Year 2: $7 million
Year 3: $7.25 million
Year 4: $7.5 million
Year 5: $7.75 million
Year 6: $8 million

Each year, Golesh’s salary will increase by $250,000, culminating in an $8 million base salary in the final year of the contract.

Incentives and Performance Bonuses

In addition to a substantial base salary, Golesh has the opportunity to earn significant bonuses based on team performance. If the team secures more than nine wins, Golesh could see his income rise dramatically:

9 wins: $1.5 million bonus
10 wins: $2 million bonus
11 or 12 wins: $1 million bonus each

Overall, Golesh could potentially earn an extra $5.5 million with an undefeated regular season and additional postseason victories.

Additional Performance Incentives

SEC Championship game appearance: $150,000
SEC Championship win: $300,000
College Football Playoff (CFP) appearance: $1 million
CFP quarterfinals: $250,000
CFP semifinals: $250,000
CFP Championship appearance: $500,000
CFP Championship title: $1 million

Auburn’s Financial Commitment

Auburn is investing heavily in its football program, committing approximately $60 million to its coaching position. The university still owes former coach Hugh Freeze more than $15 million from his initial contract.