Florida coach McElwain agrees to contract extension
The Sports Xchange
Florida football coach Jim McElwain had his contract reworked, the school announced Friday.
McElwain’s deal now runs through the 2022 season. His contract is worth $26.9 million over the next six seasons.
His average salary of $4.48 million ranks fifth among SEC coaches.
McElwain has led the Gators to a 19-8 record in his two seasons as coach. Florida has reached the SEC title game both seasons and lost both times.
McElwain will receive a $250,000 bonus for reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals, $300,000 for advancing to the title game and $400,000 for winning a national championship.
Florida also extended the deal of basketball coach Mike White through 2023 on Friday.
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