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University of Minnesota Boosts Coach Fleck's Pay to $7.9M

2/13/2026

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The University of Minnesota revised the contract of P. J. Fleck, the university's head football coach, to add a $700,000 management bonus, raising 2026 pay to $7.9 million.
Incentives increase to $150,000 for five conference wins, $300,000 for six, and $750,000 for seven or more.
Fleck owns a 66-44 record and led the team to an 8-5 season in 2025, making him the fifth-longest tenured Gophers coach.

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The University of Minnesota revised the contract of P. J. Fleck, the university's head football coach, to add a $700,000 management bonus, raising 2026 pay to $7.9 million.
Incentives increase to $150,000 for five conference wins, $300,000 for six, and $750,000 for seven or more.
Fleck owns a 66-44 record and led the team to an 8-5 season in 2025, making him the fifth-longest tenured Gophers coach.