Auburn went 7-6 and 2-6 in the conference last season after the expectations were to top the division and the conference. That obviously didn't happen and usually after a season like that an extension isn't a topic of discussion. That's not how things are done at Auburn though and the school likes coach Gus Malzahn enough to actually give him an extension.
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The school released an amendment to Malzahn's contract on Monday, which revealed that his contract has been extended through Dec. 31, 2020 and that he will now make $4.725 annually. In three seasons, Malzahn has led the Tigers to a 27-13 overall record and 13-11 mark in the SEC.
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Malzahn's buyout remains the same, with Auburn owing him $2,237,500 per year left on the contract if he were to be fired. Prior to the announcement, Malzahn had four years remaining on a six-year contract he signed in December 2013. The idea of the extension was to give Malzahn more financial wiggle room by giving him a a higher salary the first two years and an additional buyout year if he gets fired.
[h/t CollegeSpun]
