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Mike Elko buyout

Updated December 1, 2025

Mike Elko buyout: $21,875,000 as of December 1, 2025. Prior-contract figure, new deal pending. A one-time cost if fired, not yearly pay.

Source: USA TODAY coaches salary database, buyout as of Dec. 1, 2025

Prior-contract figure, new deal pending

Mike Elko signed a newer contract (February 2026). The updated buyout figure is pending; the figure above reflects the prior contract.

Contract: GigEm247 / open-records contract