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A $1 million buyout is part of Mike Riley's contract as Nebraska head football coach.

Details of the five-year contract were obtained Wednesday.

Riley's base salary is set at $2.7 million, and will increase by $100,000 increments to $3.1 million over the course of five years.

If Riley takes another coaching job, Nebraska would be owed $1 million. Bo Pelini's buyout was $250,000.

If terminated, Riley will be guaranteed a monthly payment of $170,000 through the term of his contract (Pelini will get $150,000). Both amounts would be reduced should the coach find another job.

Riley will receive $200,000 in bonuses if Nebraska reaches the Big Ten Championship Game and $300,000 if it wins the Big Ten title. He'll receive $100,000 if the Huskers grab a share of the Big Ten West Division title but don't play in the league championship game.

There are additional bonuses for playing in a bowl game. Riley will receive $150,000 for a bowl appearance, increasing to $250,000 if Nebraska reaches a major bowl game, $300,000 if Nebraska reaches the College Football Playoff or $650,000 if NU wins the national championship.

Riley also will receive two automobiles for personal use.

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