New Deal Places Freeze Among Highest Paid G5 Coaches

Hugh Freeze Agrees to Eight-Year Contract Extension at Liberty

New Deal Places Freeze Among Highest-Paid G5 Coaches

October 28, 2022 - 2:28 PM ET - 2 Minute Read

Liberty University and head football coach Hugh Freeze have come to terms on an eight-year contract extension that will keep Freeze at the helm of the Flames' program through the 2030 season. According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the new deal will put Freeze among the highest-paid coaches in the Group of Five, with an annual salary of over $4 million.

Freeze, who has led Liberty to a 20-8 record and two bowl game appearances in his three seasons with the program, has been widely praised for his ability to recruit and develop talent at a high level. The Flames have consistently ranked among the most prolific offenses in the country under Freeze's leadership, and their defense has shown significant improvement in recent years.

The new contract is a testament to Liberty's commitment to building a successful football program under Freeze's guidance. Liberty has invested heavily in its athletic facilities in recent years, including the construction of a new indoor practice facility and a new football stadium. The university is also in the process of upgrading its athletic department staff and resources.

With Freeze locked in long-term at Liberty, the Flames are poised to make a run at a conference championship and a New Year's Six bowl appearance in the coming years. The new contract extension is a clear indication that Liberty is confident in Freeze's ability to lead the program to new heights.

Al Com

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