"Nebraska Hires Washington's Troy Dannen as New Athletic Director"

Nebraska's new athletic director, Troy Dannen, has agreed to a six-year contract with the university, earning a $1.6 million salary in his first year, which is $100,000 less than his predecessor. The deal includes a $100,000 annual raise through March 2030, stay bonuses, and a $1 million signing bonus. If Dannen resigns before the end of the contract, there is a buyout starting at $12.2 million if he leaves before March 31, 2025. Dannen previously led Tulane's athletic department and leaves Washington after six months at the university.