Contract released: Iowa State’s Jimmy Rogers to officially make $3 million base pay
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Jimmy Rogers’ official contract is in.The details are largely the same as when Rogers was named the new Iowa State University head football coach in early December, days after former head coach Matt Campbell left for Penn State.He’ll earn $3 million in base pay. The contract runs through Jan. 31, 2032.The contract, obtained today through an open records request to the university, stipulates additional compensation for regular season and postseason success, coaching awards and more, similar to Campbell’s last contract with ISU. Rogers is also provided a vehicle and the opportunity to earn more through other contracts. Rogers signed the contract on Feb. 20, with Athletic Director Jamie Pollard signing on March 1. New university President David Cook was the last on March 3.Rogers owns a 33-9 career record as a head coach between South Dakota State and Washington State.Rogers was formally introduced as Cyclones coach on Dec. 8, 2025. He owns a 33-9 career record as a head coach between South Dakota State and Washington State.» Click here to see the contract for Rogers and his assistantsFull news conference from Jimmy Rogers’ introduction as Iowa State football coachIowa State fans optimistic for future under new head coach Jimmy RogersJimmy Rogers: ‘I didn’t come here to lose’Jimmy Rogers explains how his Iowa State teams will playJimmy Rogers introduced as Iowa State’s next head football coach
Jimmy Rogers’ official contract is in.
The details are largely the same as when Rogers was named the new Iowa State University head football coach in early December, days after former head coach Matt Campbell left for Penn State.
He’ll earn $3 million in base pay. The contract runs through Jan. 31, 2032.
The contract, obtained today through an open records request to the university, stipulates additional compensation for regular season and postseason success, coaching awards and more, similar to Campbell’s last contract with ISU.
Rogers is also provided a vehicle and the opportunity to earn more through other contracts.
Rogers signed the contract on Feb. 20, with Athletic Director Jamie Pollard signing on March 1. New university President David Cook was the last on March 3.
Rogers owns a 33-9 career record as a head coach between South Dakota State and Washington State.
Rogers was formally introduced as Cyclones coach on Dec. 8, 2025. He owns a 33-9 career record as a head coach between South Dakota State and Washington State.
» Click here to see the contract for Rogers and his assistants
