Iowa State extends Matt Campbell through 2028

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 02: Head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates with the Fiesta Bowl trophy following the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cyclones defeated the Ducks 34-17.
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Iowa State has agreed to a contract extension with head coach Matt Campbell through the 2028 season, the school announced Monday.

Campbell is a three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year, and he led the Cyclones to their most successful campaign in school history this past season. He's received interest from a number of NFL teams over the last few offseasons.

"Coach Campbell has always put investments in his student-athletes and football staff before his own personal gains," athletic director Jamie Pollard said in a statement. "That is the essence of servant leadership and is what makes Coach Campbell so successful."

Iowa State also agreed to provide Campbell with $3 million for staff salary enhancements over the next three years.

The Cyclones qualified for the conference championship game following an impressive 9-3 campaign, and they topped Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl.

Iowa State had nine players named to the All-Big 12 first team, including quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Breece Hall.

Campbell owns a 35-28 record since taking over in 2016, and he's 16-9 over his last two seasons.

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