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Will Stein has been named the new head coach for Kentucky football, signing a five-year contract.

Stein's deal starts with a $5.5 million annual salary, which will increase by $100,000 each year beginning in 2027.

The contract includes performance-based incentives, with a maximum possible bonus of $2.15 million in any season.

LEXINGTON — Will Stein signed a five-year deal, starting with a $5.5 million annual salary in Year 1, to become the next Kentucky football coach, according to a copy of his contract obtained Monday by The Courier Journal via open records request.

A number of performance-based incentives are also baked into Stein's deal. These payments are capped, as the maximum bonus money available in any season of the contract is $2.15 million.

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