It was already known to be in the works, and on Wednesday night, Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker officially agreed to a massive contract extension with the Spartans.
Tucker signed a 10-year, $95 million contract extension to remain with Michigan State. The school announced the news on Wednesday night:
It’s official! @Coach_mtucker signs 10-year contract with Michigan State.
Complete release: https://t.co/lTLCbOBlQL#Relentless pic.twitter.com/opGomKt9GZ
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 25, 2021
“Tucker’s contract includes non-performance related compensation of $9.5 million per year, including a $5.9 million base, $3.2 million in supplemental compensation for media and personal appearances, plus a $400,000 contingent annual bonus. The contract expires on January 15, 2032.”
Tucker released a statement on the news:
https://twitter.com/Coach_mtucker/status/1463692568697311232
And here’s reaction from Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo:
MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo on Mel Tucker contract pic.twitter.com/H2s8OKY0wY
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) November 25, 2021
At $9.5 million per season, Tucker is only behind Alabama head coach Nick Saban ($9.7 million) in average annual value.
The timing is a bit funny, with Ohio State crushing Michigan State 56-7 this past weekend. But Tucker has led the Spartans to a surprising 9-2 record in his second season.
Here’s how the college football world reacted to the Tucker extension:
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker’s new $9.5 million salary makes him one of the 11 highest-paid coaches *in all of American sports* per @Sportico data.
He is tied with Steve Kerr.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) November 25, 2021
MSU AD Alan Haller: “The decision to extend Mel Tucker’s contract is not based on one year of results, but rather it’s an investment in a promising future for Spartan football." (1/3)
— David Harns (@DavidHarns) November 25, 2021
Sources: Mat Ishbia, Steve St. Andre, Brian Mosallam and Jason Strayhorn were the four main drivers to get the MSU deal done for Mel Tucker.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 25, 2021
Nick Saban
7 National Titles
266 Career Wins
14 10 Win Seasons
9 SEC Titles$9.7 Million a Year
Mel Tucker
16 career wins
8-7 in Big 10$9.5 Million a Year https://t.co/B7l5SCfD21
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) November 25, 2021
Mel Tucker and James Franklin pregame greeting Saturday pic.twitter.com/xiTCGJDEpU
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 25, 2021
James Franklin and Mel Tucker will meet on Saturday to validate the entirety of their respective deals over the result of one game. https://t.co/bF7Z70lG2h
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) November 25, 2021
Mel Tucker posing with his new purchase pic.twitter.com/XQrAjx3Vrv
— MSU Chief of Propaganda (@OdellBretthamJr) November 25, 2021
What type of success justifies the Mel Tucker contract? Multiple playoff appearances and 2-3 Big Ten Titles? Or does MSU have to win it all?
— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) November 25, 2021
FULLY GUARANTEED?!?!?!
LOOOOOLOLOLOLOLOLOOOOLOLOL.
Good luck with that Mitten State. That would be, as of next season, the highest fully guaranteed contract in the HISTORY OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL.
Mel Tucker is 16-14. https://t.co/FFltmNmmt3
— Matt Burnell (@mdburnell) November 25, 2021
https://twitter.com/Uncle_Jerry_74/status/1463726050932928513
Mel Tucker just got a 10 year $95 million contract. Live look at Ryan Day. pic.twitter.com/3CPRPgGpem
— WestLoopTom (@WestLoopTom) November 25, 2021
Fresh off a 56-7 loss to division rival, and with a 16-14 overall head coaching record, Mel Tucker becomes the second highest paid college football coach. #CFBPlayoff #MichiganState https://t.co/QyvwSqRPdL
— Nick Lemkau (@nicklemkaucfb) November 25, 2021
Colorado is 4-7, about to get trucked by Utah, and watching Mel Tucker sign a 10 year contract. Thoughts and prayers.
— Ericks🟢n Kiva (@EricksonKiva) November 25, 2021
