Before Alex Golesh was formally announced as the new Auburn head football coach, the details of his contract were handed out to media members covering the press conference.
It is a six-year deal with Golesh earning $6.75 million in his first year on the Plains, with his salary increasing each year until it reaches $8 million in his sixth year.
Performance incentives included an extra $1.5 million for winning nine games, $2 million for winning 10 games and an extra $1 million for 11 and 12 wins, respectively.
An appearance in the SEC Championship Game earns Golesh an extra $150,000, while a win doubles that to $300,000.
Auburn's appearance in the College Football Playoffs gives Golesh $1 million; an appearance in the quarterfinals and semifinals earns him $250,000 apiece. Making it to the College Football Championship Game will earn Golesh $500,000, and a national title brings him $1 million.
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