Mississippi State and football coach Mike Leach have agreed to a two-year contract extension that will raise his annual salary to $5.5 million and run through the 2025 season, a source told ESPN.
State law caps the length of contracts for state employees at four years. Leach's previous salary was $5 million per year.
Leach, who was previously the head coach at Washington State and Texas Tech, is entering his third season at Mississippi State.
The Bulldogs went 4-6 during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season.
In Year 2 under Leach, the team reached a bowl game and finished third in the SEC West with a record of 7-6.