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Hours after a report surfaced that Toledo Rockets head coach Matt Campbell had received the offer of a contract extension that would make him the highest paid coach in the Mid-American Conference, multiple sources say he will leave the MAC and become the next head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones.
Can confirm that Toledo has made a push to keep Matt Campbell around with a contract extension offer. #Cyclones
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) November 29, 2015
Toledo athletic director Mike O'Brien declined to state the numbers associated with the extension, saying in a text message that a "generous" offer had been made by the school.
Last week Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads was fired by the university following a 3-9 overall record and 2-7 effort in conference play. In six season Rhoads amassed 32 wins versus 55 losses and went 16-45 in the Big 12.
Campbell signed a contract extension last season that runs through 2020. His Rockets are 9-2 on the season and are awaiting a bowl bid. Sources say his new contract with Iowa State will be signed in the next 48 hours.
Reports: Iowa State to hire Toledo’s Matt Campbell as coach https://t.co/FJsdFW4SdK pic.twitter.com/golpqaMmcK
— CBS Sports CFB (@CBSSportsCFB) November 29, 2015
For his part, Ya Boy hasn't wasted any time in embracing Iowa State.
— Ya Boy Matt Campbell (@NotMattCampbell) November 29, 2015
Stay tuned.