Purdue extends coach Matt Painter's contract through 2030-31 season
The gist
Purdue announced a contract extension for head coach Matt Painter through the 2030-31 season, pending trustee approval.
ESPN reports the deal pays him $7 million this season, up from $5.2 million.
How it unfolded
- Oct 18, 2026Purdue beat Ball State 87-55 in an exhibition at Purdue.
- Oct 27, 2026Purdue Athletics announced a contract extension and amended agreement for head coach Matt Painter through the 2030-31 season, pending full approval by the university's Board of Trustees. The same day Purdue played UConn in an exhibition in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Oct 28, 2026ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Painter will receive $7 million for the upcoming season, a $1.8 million increase from his previous $5.2 million, with a $50,000 raise each year through 2030-31.