Overview
- The deal guarantees Campbell $5 million in annual compensation.
- Performance bonuses escalate from $250,000 for seven regular-season wins to $1.5 million for a 12–0 record, with extra payouts for Big 12 title game appearances and championships.
- Campbell accepted a salary discount to boost his staff’s pay pool and allow Iowa State to allocate an additional $1 million to player revenue-sharing.
- Buyout terms include a $2 million fee for departing to another Power Four head coaching job and no liquidated damages if he leaves for an NFL position.
- Entering his 10th season, Campbell is the winningest coach in school history with 64 victories and led the Cyclones to their first 11-win campaign and Big 12 championship game berth last year.