WKU's new head coach Tyson Helton (left) shares a smile with WKU athletic director Todd Stewart (right) during Helton's first press conference as the new head coach of the Hilltoppers at the Harbaugh Club in Houchens-Smith Stadium Nov. 27 in Bowling Green. "It's not about making championships," Helton said. "Its about making champions." Helton comes to WKU after working for Tennessee and Southern California.
Joseph Barkoff/HERALDNew WKU football head coach Tyson Helton’s contract was approved at the university’s board of regents meeting on Friday.
Helton’s contract includes a base salary of $800,000 and also has potential performance incentives totaling another $400,000.