Now that the ink has officially dried on Eddie George’s contract to lead Bowling Green football, it’s time to dive into the specifics, according to documents obtained from Bowling Green State University by Falcon Media Sports Network.

On March 8, 2025, George signed a five-year deal to become the 21st head coach of BGSU football.

The contract officially went into effect on March 10 and lasts until Dec. 16, 2029.

His deal includes a negotiated buyout paid to Tennessee State University that will not exceed $500,000.

George’s starting base salary is $600,000 with BGSU, and will increase by 2.5% annually, broken down as follows:

March 10 to Dec. 15, 2025: $600,000.00
Dec. 16, 2025 to Dec. 15, 2026: $615,000.00
Dec. 16, 2026 to Dec. 15, 2027: $630,375.00
Dec. 16, 2027 to Dec. 15, 2028: $646,135.00
Dec. 16, 2028 to Dec. 15, 2029: $662,290.00

He will also receive $100,000 in “supplemental compensation,” paid in 12 equal installments “for duties including, but not limited to, external promotion, marketing, development, and communications related to his position as head coach.”

George also receives playing privileges at Stone Ridge Golf Club, a monthly car stipend of $500 per month, a monthly phone stipend of $50 per month and reimbursement for moving expenses.

Performance incentives for George stack, and are as follows:

$7,500 if the team wins five Mid-American Conference (MAC) games
$25,000 if the team wins six or more MAC games
$25,000 if the team becomes MAC division champions
$32,500 if the team becomes MAC champions
$25,000 if the team makes a post-season bowl appearance
$12,500 if the team wins their bowl game
$5,000 if a BGSU player wins MAC Player of the Year
$12,500 if George is named MAC coach of the year
$10,000 if the single year Academic Progress Rate (APR) is in the top 50% of MAC
$12,500 if the single-year APR is above the national average for Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
$10,000 if the federal graduation rate is in the top 50% of the MAC
$12,500 if the federal graduation rate is above the national average for FBS.

If George were to accept another position at a different institution, either George or the other team would owe BGSU:

65% of “the full unreduced annual base salary that would have been paid to Coach for the balance of the contract term” if it occurs before Dec. 15, 2025

50% if between Dec. 16, 2025 and Dec. 15, 2026
25% if between Dec. 16, 2026 and Dec. 15, 2027
20% if between Dec. 16, 2027 and Dec. 15, 2028
15% between Dec. 16, 2028 and Dec. 15, 2029.

If Bowling Green were to fire George without cause, the university would owe George:

65% of “the full unreduced annual base salary that would have been paid to Coach for the balance of the contract term” if it occurs before Dec. 15, 2025.

50% if between Dec. 16, 2025 and Dec. 15, 2026
50% if between Dec. 16, 2026 and Dec. 15, 2027
40% if between Dec. 16, 2027 and Dec. 15, 2028
40% if between Dec. 16, 2028, and Dec. 15, 2029.