Impact-Site-Verification: 1471204080 Kansas and head coach Lance Leipold announced Wednesday that they’ve agreed to an amended contract “reflective of his overhaul of the Jayhawks over his first three seasons.”
Leipold has led the Jayhawks to a 17-21 record over his first three seasons including the program’s seventh nine-win season and first since 2007 last year.
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“We are incredibly proud of what our football program has accomplished over the first three seasons in Lawrence, and look forward to the continued challenge of bringing a consistent winner and championship home to the University of Kansas,” Leipold stated in a release. “With the alignment that exists between Chancellor (Douglas A.) Girod, (athletics director) Travis Goff and Kansas Football, it gives us great confidence in the future of the Jayhawk program, and we are thankful and humbled by the support of the University and Kansas Jayhawk fans everywhere.”
According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Leipold’s amended contract “features a significant raise in his average salary to more than $7 million per year.”
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That is an increase from the $5 million Leipold made in 2023. The amended contract doesn’t add any years to Leipold’s agreement which goes through 2029.
“Today’s announcement is an indicator of two absolute truths surrounding Kansas Football – Lance Leipold is among the very best coaches and leaders in the country and the University of Kansas continues to be unwavering in its commitment to building a championship-caliber football program for the long haul,” Goff stated in a release. “Since Lance and his staff arrived in Lawrence, our program has seen exponential growth in every facet both on and off the field. Winning nine games and earning a bowl trophy is an incredible accomplishment, but we are equally proud of the team for earning the highest grade point average in program history. Every aspect of our program is on an unprecedented positive trajectory, and we are eager to continue this prodigious build with Lance.”
