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Michigan State Raises Tom Izzo’s Pay to $7.2 Million, Highest in the Big Ten

University leaders cast the amendment as a tribute to his Hall of Fame tenure that underscores a drive for more championships.

Dec 6, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo stalks the sideline during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Board of Trustees approved a $1 million annual raise on Friday, keeping Izzo on a five-year contract that renews automatically each year.
  • The increase makes Izzo the Big Ten’s top-paid coach and places him behind only Bill Self, John Calipari and Dan Hurley nationally, according to USA Today.
  • MSU officials praised Izzo’s impact, with President Kevin M. Guskiewicz and athletic director J Batt issuing statements backing the move.
  • Izzo, 70, is in his 31st season with a 745-303 record, eight Final Fours, the 2000 national title and 27 straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
  • Context for the raise includes recent success and momentum, with a Big Ten regular-season title, an Elite Eight run, a 9th-place ranking at 8-1, and a 2026 class rated No. 1 by 247Sports.