US EditionU of M Approves Extension for Fleck
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.
- The University of Minnesota approved a contract extension for head football coach P.J. Fleck through the 2030 season on July 9, 2025.
- Fleck, hired in January 2017, earned the extension due to his eight-year tenure leading the Gophers to a 58-39 record and strong program success.
- Under Fleck, Minnesota achieved a perfect 6-0 bowl record, produced 19 NFL Draft picks, and recorded five winning seasons including an 8-5 finish in 2024.
- The contract includes increased retention bonuses starting at $1 million in 2025, rising to $1.6 million by 2030, reflecting Fleck's significant value to the program.
- This extension secures Fleck's leadership as Minnesota ranks 37th in CBS Sports' preseason rankings and prepares to open the 2025 season at home against Buffalo on August 28.
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Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing About PJ Fleck After Minnesota HC's $44M Contract Extension
It’s not every day that a coach gets a massive contract extension after a 5–7 season just two years prior. But PJ Fleck isn’t just any coach in Minnesota. The Gophers just made it official: Fleck is staying put through 2030 after the University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a hefty $44 million deal. With a bump in retention bonuses and a notable raise in buyout protections, this deal has fans and analysts across the board talking. Some …
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