Kentucky Pays Stoops $38M, New Coach $11M

09/12/2025 1 min
Kentucky Pays Stoops $38M, New Coach $11M

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Kentucky footballs former coach, Mark Stoops, is set to receive a staggering $38 million in his separation agreement, a move that will keep him on the payroll for over five years after his departure. The new coach, Will Stein, will earn around $11 million annually, making Kentuckys total spending on its head coaching position one of the highest in college football. This decision comes despite Kentuckys recent on-field struggles and the need to avoid public disputes, as the agreement includes mutual non-disparagement clauses. The question remains whether these payments will be seen as a necessary cost for progress or a costly acknowledgment of a difficult position.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.