Minnesota Extends P.J. Fleck’s Contract Through 2030 with Enhanced Retention Bonuses

Regents approved the extension on July 9 to maintain continuity of a coach who has led the Gophers to six bowl victories.

Overview

Fleck’s extension secures his $6 million annual salary through the 2030 season.
His retention bonus grows by $100,000 each year from $1 million in 2025 to $1.6 million in 2030, adding $2.3 million to his earnings.
Including bonuses, he ranks tied for 11th in coach compensation among the Big Ten’s 18 teams.
Since taking over in 2017, Fleck has compiled a 58-39 overall record with a perfect 6-0 mark in bowl games.
He claimed Big Ten Coach of the Year honors in 2019 and is the only Golden Gophers coach since 1905 to post three seasons of at least nine wins.