Texas State University has extended head coach G.J. Kinne's contract, offering him a new five-year deal through 2028 with a base salary of $1 million annually. The contract includes incentives for achieving eight-plus wins and Sun Belt titles. Kinne, 35, led Texas State to its first-ever bowl game in 2023, finishing with a 7-5 record and notable victories, including an upset win against Baylor and scoring more than 50 points in three games. The extension reflects Kinne's commitment to taking the program to new heights. Kinne's new deal makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in the conference, alongside Coastal Carolina's Tim Beck, who also earns $1 million annually. Kinne expressed his desire for long-term commitment to the program, emphasizing its significance to him.
“I wanted to make sure I signed a contract where I could be here for a while.” -#TXST coach G.J. Kinne https://t.co/XMPLhGWKou
For some reference within the league, Texas State announced an extension with head coach GJ Kinne that pays him a base of $1 million annually. Coastal Carolina's Tim Beck also makes $1 million annually. https://t.co/vr1MTkTytt
With a Big 12 championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff, head coach Steve Sarkisian has built a winning culture in Austin. https://t.co/kiw9k6CuzP
“…this place is special. It really is. It’s special and it’s special to me. I want to continue to take this program to places it’s never been before, and this was just a big part of it.” An extension and a raise for Kinne before #TXST’s bowl game. https://t.co/gDzECff0jC
G.J. Kinne is getting a raise. New deal with #TXST pays $1 million a year for five years with incentives for eight-plus wins and Sun Belt titles. One of the highest paid coaches in the conference now. https://t.co/gF5rei8GKa
Sources: Texas State and coach GJ Kinne have agreed to a new five-year contract through 2028. Kinne, 35, led Texas State to the school’s first-ever bowl game during his first season in 2023. Texas State went 7-5, upset Baylor and scored more than 50 points three times. https://t.co/Ov6aHwpBXk