Report: New deal for Georgia Southern's Clay Helton
Sep 16, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles head coach Clay Helton reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Georgia Southern has agreed to a new five-year deal for football coach Clay Helton, ESPN reported Wednesday.
The contract runs through the 2029 season and includes a raise to an average of $1 million per year, per the report.
Helton, 52, has guided the Eagles to a 20-19 record and three bowl games in three seasons on the job.
Georgia Southern was 8-5 in 2024, including 6-2 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Eagles lost 31-26 to Sam Houston in the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 19.
He previously coached at Southern California (2013, 2015-21), going 46-24 with five bowl appearances with the Trojans.
--Field Level Media
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