SMU Locks Down Rhett Lashlee With Contract Extension and Big Raise

Rhett Lashlee, head coach of SMU's football team, has signed a two-year contract extension with the university, securing his position through the 2032 season. The extension includes a significant pay raise, placing him among the top 10 highest-paid coaches in college football. This development comes shortly after Lashlee's previous extension with SMU last November, suggesting interest from other schools potentially seeking a high-profile coach.

Lashlee's compensation will exceed that of several prominent coaches, including Lane Kiffin of Ole Miss and Mark Stoops of Kentucky, who earn around $9 million. Under Lashlee's leadership since 2022, SMU has achieved an 11-3 record in his second and third seasons, marking its first appearance in the expanded College Football Playoff in 2024 as part of the ACC.

Before Lashlee's new deal, the highest-paid coaches in the ACC were Bill Belichick at North Carolina and Dabo Swinney at Clemson,