West Virginia Extends Coach Neal Brown's Contract with Pay Cut

Neal Brown agrees to a one-year extension through 2027, taking a $400,000 pay cut over three seasons to prioritize staff retention.

Neal Brown's new contract includes a $400,000 pay cut over the next three seasons, reducing his salary to $4 million for 2024 and 2025, and $4.3 million in 2026.
The contract extension follows a successful 9-4 season, defying expectations by finishing strongly despite being predicted last in the Big 12.
Brown emphasizes the importance of retaining and rewarding assistant coaches and support staff, highlighting their role in the team's success.
The Mountaineers are set to compete in the newly expanded Big 12 Conference, welcoming four new teams next season.
Brown's tenure at West Virginia shows a mixed record, with a 31-29 overall performance and notable struggles in away games.