"Per ESPN sources, Lea has a new six-year deal to remain the Commodores coach. This comes amid a hectic coaching cycle where Lea drew interest from multiple high-end suitors with open jobs. Lea and Vanderbilt agreed to the deal this week, and it includes a significant salary increase for Lea. It also includes numerous assets to continue the program's upward trend, including additional resources for both staff and facilities."
"This year, he's led Vanderbilt to a 9-2 record and a 5-2 mark in the SEC, as Vanderbilt is part of the College Football Playoff conversation with a chance to get to 10-2 at No. 19 Tennessee this weekend. Last season, Vanderbilt rattled off a series of firsts in program history, including a first-ever win over a No. 1 team when they toppled Alabama."
Vanderbilt and coach Clark Lea agreed to a six-year contract that raises Lea's salary and supplies additional resources for staff and facility upgrades to bolster SEC competitiveness. Lea has led Vanderbilt to a 9-2 overall record and a 5-2 SEC mark this season, putting the team in College Football Playoff consideration with an opportunity to reach 10-2. Last season featured program firsts, including a first-ever win over a No. 1 team (Alabama) and wins over both Alabama and Auburn for the first time since 1955. A staff overhaul added Tim Beck and Jerry Kill, and transfer quarterback Diego Pavia helped drive an on-field culture shift. Lea was hired in 2021 after a winless 2020 season and previously coached at Notre Dame under Brian Kelly while being a protege of Mike Elko.
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