US EditionMinnesota Extends Fleck’s Contract Through 2030
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 9 – PJ Fleck, with a 58-39 record and undefeated 6-0 bowl mark, has led Minnesota to multiple winning seasons and academic milestones, solidifying his role through 2030.
- In July, the Regents of the University of Minnesota approved an extension to football coach P.J. Fleck’s contract, securing his position through the 2030 season.
- Fleck earned the extension after guiding the Gophers to a 58-39 record over eight seasons, producing 19 NFL draft picks and multiple Big Ten Players of the Year.
- Under Fleck, Minnesota has had five winning seasons, a perfect 6-0 bowl game record, and the 2019 season with 11 wins marked the best since 1904.
- Athletic director Mark Coyle praised Fleck for building and leading football teams that resonate positively with Minnesotans both athletically and through their community involvement.
- The extension underscores Minnesota's commitment to Fleck and suggests continued football success with the Gophers ranked 37th nationally in the preseason ahead of their August 28 opener.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season. The university's board of regents approved the deal. His $6 million annual salary remains unchanged, but retention bonuses have increased. Fleck will…
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