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UCLA's Interim Coach Skipper Earns $875K Amid Success

10/12/2025

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Tim Skipper will earn $875,000 as UCLA's interim head coach, a salary higher than over 30 other Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) coaches.
His contract includes performance incentives tied to College Football Playoff appearances.
Since taking over after DeShaun Foster's firing, Skipper has led UCLA to a 38-13 win over Michigan State.
His coaching experience includes an interim role at Fresno State, positioning him for a permanent head coaching position.

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Tim Skipper will earn $875,000 as UCLA's interim head coach, a salary higher than over 30 other Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) coaches.
His contract includes performance incentives tied to College Football Playoff appearances.
Since taking over after DeShaun Foster's firing, Skipper has led UCLA to a 38-13 win over Michigan State.
His coaching experience includes an interim role at Fresno State, positioning him for a permanent head coaching position.