FAYETTEVILLE — Washington State announced an agreement for a contract extension through the 2024 season for Cougars Coach Mike Leach on Thursday after he reportedly met with University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek and Deputy Athletic Director Jon Fagg earlier this week to interview for the Razorbacks’ coaching vacancy.
The extension adds a fifth year to Leach’s contract with his annual compensation remaining at $4 million, but with a $750,000 retention bonus if he stays at Washington State through the 2020 football season.
Leach, 58, also showed interest in the Tennessee job after the 2017 season before the Volunteers hired Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.