Mark Stoops’ exit from Kentucky comes with one of the most expensive coaching buyouts in college football, and the school is now negotiating how to pay it. After two consecutive sub-.500 seasons, Kentucky decided to move on from its all-time winningest coach. Sources say both sides are working to restructure how the payout is delivered.

“Chris Low reports that Stoops agreed to spread out his buyout for years instead of 60 days,” wrote ESPN Radio host Matt Jones. “That’s huge and likely is how this ultimately ended up happening. Kudos to him for doing that.”

By moving on from Stoops, the University of Kentucky (UK) triggers a hefty clause in his deal. Under the 2017 amendment, the school owes him 75% of his remaining salary, paid within 60 days if he’s fired without cause. With that chang

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