The University of North Texas Board of Regents has delegated authority to the school’s athletics department to finalize a contract extension for football coach Eric Morris.

The board considered parameters of a deal in executive session Monday morning before regents approved UNT moving forward.

The UNT athletic department now has the ability to finalize the deal that was discussed in executive session.

Morris has a retention bonus and a radio/television stipend as part of his latest contract. Both jump by $25,000 annually.

There are several other incentives in Morris’ current deal, including for appearances in conference title games and bowl games.

Morris’ buyout in his current deal is 60% of his remaining base salary.

Morris has UNT off to a 6-1 start in his third season with the Mea

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