Tom Izzo supports limitations on college coach movement and buyouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo expressed his support for limitations on coach movement and buyouts during a press conference. Izzo indicated he believes it is fair for administrators to enforce such restrictions, especially in light of the Senate's recent passage of the Protect College Sports Act. The legislation aims to prevent head coaches in the FBS from leaving their new schools in-season. While discussing buyouts, Izzo pointed out that most coaches already have significant buyouts in their contracts, countering criticisms regarding coach mobility. In December, Izzo received a $1 million raise as part of a five-year contract that renews annually, reaffirming his commitment to Michigan State, where he has led the program since 1995.
- •Izzo supports limitations on coach movement and buyouts.
- •Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act by a 77-22 vote.
- •The act includes a provision preventing in-season coaching changes.
- •Izzo's contract features a substantial buyout and recent raise.
- •He has coached Michigan State since 1995, achieving significant success.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Izzo on placing limitations on coach movement and buyouts: ‘That’s all fair’
"Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo doesn’t have a problem with limitations placed on coach movement and buyouts. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Izzo said if administrators want to enforce that, then he will support the move. “That’s all fair,” Izzo said, per Connor Earegood of Detroit News. “I still have a buyout. 32 […]
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