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Talk of a Reduced Buyout Reflects Gus Malzahn and Auburn's Unique Situation

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  • This week's mailbag looks at Gus Malzahn contract situation with Auburn, a quartet of former elite programs and the college football overtime format.

Auburn stays weird when it comes to coaches, and you have questions…

From Phillip: With the reports of Lovie Smith’s extension at Illinois including a reduced buyout, and reports of Auburn’s Gus Malzahn accepting one also. Can you explain how that works? What leverage/incentive can a university offer when the losing coach's contract is so strong?