The Kansas football team’s last two victories have done more than help out coach David Beaty’s record; they’ve also added a bit to his bank account as well.
Per a contract extension signed in December 2016 with then-athletic director Sheahon Zenger, Beaty receives an incentive bonus of $50,000 for every FBS win and $100,000 for every Power Five victory. That means Central Michigan (FBS) and Rutgers (Power Five) will combine to add an extra $150,000 to Beaty’s paycheck this season.
But before assuming that’s a huge amount, it’s important to view this in context. Last season, Beaty was last among Big 12 coaches with a $1.