Back in October, when Oregon State ’s search for a new head football coach began, athletic director Scott Barnes said the new coach’s salary would be “top of the Pac-12.”

Now that the details of new OSU coach JaMarcus Shephard’s contract are public, it’s known that will not be the case.

In fact, Shephard’s total salary in 2026 ranks near the bottom: sixth out of seven active Pac-12 head coaches.

Washington State is still in search of a new head coach after Jimmy Rogers left for Iowa State. Rogers’ 2026 salary had he stayed at WSU ($1.57 million) would have ranked just below Shephard.

Here is the full list:

1. Jim Mora, Colorado State

2026 salary: $2.4 million

Average annual value (5 years): $2.6 million

2. Spencer Danielson, Boise State

2026 salary: $2.1 million

AAV (4 years)

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