[Mick]

The on the field performance is what will get him the big new contract, but this will make it easier for some people, who might otherwise resent the size of the contract, to swallow it.  Still, it is not the first time he’s done something like this, so I doubt the fact that his contract is up for renewal figured into it.

BC

I believe his contract was recently renewed, with the base being substantially reduced (from $8 million to $4 million) and the bonuses being substantially augmented. He got $500k for winning the Big 10 East division And if UMich beats the Hawkeyes, his bonus is $1 million for winning the title. He'll get another $500k for making the College Football Playoffs. And if he wins the CFP, he gets another $1 million.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...786154002/

[Mick]

The on the field performance is what will get him the big new contract, but this will make it easier for some people, who might otherwise resent the size of the contract, to swallow it.  Still, it is not the first time he’s done something like this, so I doubt the fact that his contract is up for renewal figured into it.

BC

I believe his contract was recently renewed, with the base being substantially reduced (from $8 million to $4 million) and the bonuses being substantially augmented. He got $500k for winning the Big 10 East division And if UMich beats the Hawkeyes, his bonus is $1 million for winning the title. He'll get another $500k for making the College Football Playoffs. And if he wins the CFP, he gets another $1 million.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...786154002/