The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee on Monday approved a new contract for athletics director Greg Byrne running through June 30, 2033, at $2.675 million per year, al.com’s Matt Stahl reported. The deal extends Byrne two years beyond his prior 2024 agreement through June 2031 and raises pay from about $2.09 million annually under that contract. UA president Peter Moeller praised Byrne’s academic and athletic results and leadership amid college athletics’ changing environment. The committee also approved new contracts for six Crimson Tide Olympic-sport head coaches.
UA System Compensation Committee on Sept. 28, 2026 approved a new athletics director contract for Greg Byrne through June 30, 2033 at $2.675 million per year, extending him two years past his prior deal through June 2031 (about $2.09M annually under that contract). Buyout and other layered terms were not detailed in initial reporting.
Contract term: Start not disclosed — Jun 30, 2033
Annual compensation$2,675,0002026 fiscal year · As of 2026-09-28
Annual pay under new AD contract approved by UA Compensation Committee; runs through June 30, 2033 per al.com.