Jeff Lebby
Head Football Coach • Mississippi State (Bulldogs)
School Owes Coach: $11,006,250
Contract buyout as tracked by USA Today Sports: $11,006,250. (School Pay includes $3,550,000 from the Bulldog Club, Inc., a private non-profit organization that has its own contract with Lebby. That contract is set to expire on Jan. 31, 2029, one year after the scheduled end of Lebby's contract with the university. School Buyout amount reflects combination of terms in university and Bulldog Club contracts.)
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $2,000,000
If Jeff Lebby accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2027-12-31, 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 Jeff Lebby
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USA Today FOIA benchmark: $11,006,250. Data aligned with October 2025 authoritative baseline.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$1.85M.
- •Multi-year fixed salary structure
- •Significant buyout obligation for coach departure
- •Performance-based bonus eligibility
Data aligned with October 2025 authoritative baseline.
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