Fresno State extends athletic director Garrett Klassy's contract by five years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Fresno State University athletic director Garrett Klassy has signed a five-year extension to remain with the Bulldogs, as reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel. Klassy, who has been with Fresno State since 2024, will receive a guaranteed salary of nearly $2.9 million, making it one of the largest deals for an athletic director outside the Power Four conferences. His tenure has included leading the school's transition to the PAC-12 and securing a historic sponsorship deal with The Wonderful Company. The university has not yet commented on this contract extension.
- •Garrett Klassy joined Fresno State in 2024.
- •His new deal averages over $577,000 per year.
- •Klassy has led the school’s move to the PAC-12.
- •He secured a significant sponsorship with The Wonderful Company.
- •The university has not publicly commented on the extension.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Fresno State athletic director Garrett Klassy signs 5-year extension, ESPN sources say
"Fresno State athletic director Garrett Klassy has signed a new five-year deal to stay with the Bulldogs, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports.
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