When Kent State introduced new head football coach Sean Lewis Thursday, the ink was barely dry on his contract.
The 22nd head coach in the program’s history signed a five-year, $2.3 million deal with the university. Through a public records request, KentWired obtained a copy of the contract.
Here’s how Lewis’ contract, which runs through 2023, breaks down: He will get $440,000 in each of his first two years, $460,000 in his third and fourth years and $480,000 in his fifth year. According to Cleveland.com, the $2.3 million figure is “likely a pay cut” from his previous job as co-offensive coordinator at Syracuse.