Pelini, whose contract runs through February 28, 2018, has more than $15 million in future salary on the books. But his contract states that if the university fires him without cause, it would owe him $150,000 a month for the rest of his term.
If he is fired in December, there would be 50 months remaining on the deal ($7.5 million). Then tack on another $150,000 for a bowl game bonus, whether he coaches in it or not.