Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek (left) and Sam Pittman celebrate following the Razorbacks' 20-10 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.
FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman has signed a contract extension through at least 2026 that will pay him $5 million per year with escalators based on performance.
Pittman's new salary is a 66.7% increase from the $3 million he was in line to be paid before bonuses in 2021, when he led the Razorbacks to a 9-4 record and a 24-10 victory over Penn State in the Outback Bowl.