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:
“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:
Process driven. Feeling grateful.
pic.twitter.com/TDv4uCsWtH — Mel Tucker (@Coach_mtucker) November 25, 2021
And here’s reaction from Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo:
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:
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
Mel Tucker still getting his deal after MSU twitter bashed him pic.twitter.com/LsZeHR1kKb
— Uncle Jerry for President20?? (@Uncle_Jerry_74) 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 (@nlmku_LWOS) 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.
— Erickson Kiva (@EricksonKiva) November 25, 2021