Chris Beard has turned down a jaw-dropping contract of $10 million from Texas A&M, who are in search of a coach. Beard is expected to stay at Ole Miss after being considered the top candidate for the Texas A&M job, On3’s Pete Nakos has confirmed. The Rebels have offered a boost in his salary and NIL budget. On3’s OM Spirit first reported on the news for their VIP subscribers.
Beard just wrapped up his second season in Oxford, having the Rebels trending in the right direction. Ole Miss made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after finishing 24-12 overall and 10-8 against SEC competition. The results were even better once in the dance. A Sweet 16 appearance was historic for the Rebels, breaking a drought over two decades long. Ole Miss was right there with Michigan State too, losing by three after leading at different points in the second half. It would have been a first-ever Elite Eight for the Rebels.
With Beard fully on board and extra funds coming its way, Ole Miss has to feel confident about the future. Beard has a proven track record of not just making the NCAA Tournament but also advancing. This year’s run was just the beginning for him. While the SEC is as competitive as ever, Ole Miss will be right there with the rest of the conferen
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