Iowa Aiming to Extend Ben McCollum’s Contract

Iowa Athletics Director Beth Goetz confirmed to the Des Moines Register that the university is negotiating a new contract for head coach Ben McCollum. The extension would increase his salary and lengthen the deal beyond the current 2031 deadline, reflecting the coach’s success and the program’s goal to build a championship culture. McCollum, who earned $3.35 million last season and received a $150,000 NCAA bonus, has turned down offers from other schools and is set to stay in Iowa City.