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Georgia gives AD Josh Brooks maximum bonuses for athletic achievements

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:33 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Georgia gives AD Josh Brooks maximum bonuses for athletic achievements

Summary

Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks received a maximum bonus of $400,000 due to the university's strong performance in the Learfield Directors’ Cup and academic achievements. The contract amendment, signed on December 24, outlines bonuses for finishing in the top 10 of the Directors’ Cup and maintaining high academic standards. Georgia finished No. 8 in the all-sports standings, with nine teams in the top 10 of their respective sports. The average GPA of Georgia athletes increased to 3.28 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Brooks aims for a top-five finish in the upcoming year.

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•Brooks' total bonus is $400,000 for recent athletic and academic success.
•Georgia ranked No. 8 in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings.
•The average GPA of UGA athletes was 3.28 in 2025-2026.
•Nine Georgia teams finished in the top 10 of their sports categories.
•Brooks' total pay before bonuses is $1.6 million.

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Georgia doubled how much AD Josh Brooks could hit in bonuses when it extended his contract. Here's how much he made for the past school year.
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