Brent Brennan
Head Football Coach • Arizona (Wildcats)
School Owes Coach: $10,650,000
Contract buyout as tracked by USA Today Sports: $10,650,000. (In addition to School Pay, Arizona paid $1,000,000 to San Jose State to cover the buyout that Brennan owed that school. Arizona also agreed to cover any taxes that he may incur in connection with this payment)
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $2,000,000
If Brent Brennan accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2030-12-31, he or his new employer is legally bound to pay this liquidated departure penalty.
Job Stability vs. The Hot Seat
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Contract Job Stability is rated Moderate Stability. Awaiting 5 more community vote(s) to officially establish the Hot Seat alignment.
Standard Power Four buyout structure; financially painful but manageable with coordinated athletic department support.
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Interactive Amortization Simulator for Brent Brennan
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USA Today FOIA benchmark: $10,650,000. Verified update: annualSalary (3400000 -> 4000000) per Arizona Daily Star: https://tucson.com/sports/college/football/wildcats/article_ac9eadc2-ed99-4bb3-a71f-b2b5c4bc1908.html. Salary updated based on February 2026 extension reporting. Coach Leaves Buyout restored to database baseline as proposed $0 value violates Rule 6.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$1.70M.
- •Two-year extension signed February 2026
- •Non-compete clause for one year after termination
- •Incentive-based compensation for team and academic success
- •Additional compensation for fundraising and promotional events
Verified update: annualSalary (3400000 -> 4000000) per Arizona Daily Star: https://tucson.com/sports/college/football/wildcats/article_ac9eadc2-ed99-4bb3-a71f-b2b5c4bc1908.html. Salary updated based on February 2026 extension reporting. Coach Leaves Buyout restored to database baseline as proposed $0 value violates Rule 6.
Verified Public & News Reference Sources (2):
FOIA Verified: As an arm of state government, Arizona releases employment agreements and board-approved amendments under public records legislation.