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Western Michigan Extends Lance Taylor Through 2030 After MAC Championship

The five-year agreement pays about $1.2 million annually to underscore WMU’s commitment to the surging football program.

Overview

  • Taylor signed the extension Monday following a 23-13 win over Miami (OH) that delivered the Broncos’ first MAC title since 2016.
  • The Detroit News reported a $1.2 million base salary with a $25,000 annual retention bonus and boosted incentives, including $50,000 each for a MAC title game berth and a championship.
  • Western Michigan will face Kennesaw State in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 19 on ESPN, with a win yielding the program’s second 10-win season.
  • The Broncos swept the MAC’s top postseason awards, with QB Broc Lowry, DE Nadame Tucker and Taylor recognized as offensive, defensive and coach of the year.
  • With the MAC crown and April’s hockey national title, WMU became one of only three Division I schools to achieve both in the same calendar year, according to the university.