In a thrilling 42-37 victory, UCLA shocked PSU and the rest of the college football world on Saturday. Most of the spotlight fell on Jerry Neuheisel. He helped Nico Iamaleava in taking the UCLA offense to the next level. Watching from the sidelines was CBS analyst and Jerry’s dad Rick Neuheisel, trying to play it cool but failing spectacularly. “Don’t make me cry… don’t do that,” admitted Rick, his voice full of emotion. “To Penn State fans, I apologize, my dad goggles were on big time today. But all of us parents understand that.” So, for a man who’s been a player, coach, and now a respected analyst, he can now add one more accolade. His son is probably going to be UCLA’s new offensive coordinator.

What is Rick Neuheisel’s net worth?

By 2025, Rick Neuheisel has carved out an estimated $8 million empire. His journey is a combination of analysis, coaching as well as football glory. Although it is just one aspect of his career. As the analyst also does speaking engagements, podcasting, and more. With such a diverse career, spread across decades, his net worth is fitting for a man of his age and experience.

The contract details of Rick Neuheisel

His five-year contract with UCLA might have totaled up to $1.75 million per year. Because the base salary was $250,000. And $1 million was the personal service cost. After that, wins and even academic rewards increased the amount. Lastly, add a $1.5 M home loan to the mix, and you will see the perks were next-level. Before that, at Washington, his paycheck climbed with each success. Starting just under $1M, his salary rose to $1.21 M after a Rose Bowl win, with performance bonuses pushing the total to $1.46M. And when controversy struck in 2003 with respect to his firing, he still walked away with a $4.5 M settlement.

However, Rick’s analyst contract details with CBS aren’t public yet.

Rick Neuheisel’s total salary

His total has surpassed $10 million due to buyouts and coaching contracts. But the financial picture becomes much more favorable when his endorsement deals are included. As it helps to generate between $50,000 and $100,000 annually. More importantly, in 2011 alone, USA Today reported his UCLA salary hit $1.285 M. So, from leading teams to calling games on TV, Rick has turned his expertise and hustle into a career stacked with impressive financial milestones.

A look at Rick Neuheisel’s college and professional career

Rick Neuheisel’s journey through football is anything but ordinary. He first made waves in 1984, quarterbacking UCLA to a Rose Bowl triumph. Then a short-lived USFL career in the mid-80s came, before he turned to coaching. From 1995 to 1998, he led the Buffs to Big 12 glory and earned Coach of the Year honors. Following that, Washington called him, and from 1999 to 2002, he navigated highs and controversies that kept fans talking. After returning to UCLA in 2008, he faced mixed results over 4 seasons. Thus concluded his coaching experience. And since 2012, Rick has shifted gears, shining as a CBS Sports analyst, while lending his voice to CFB, SiriusXM, and some podcasts. So, his path is a mix of wins and setbacks.

Rick Neuheisel’s brand endorsements

The brands he has promoted are not publicly available. But fans remember that ad campaign of UCLA in 2008. He was the face of that campaign. Following that, he also became the face of Pac-12 Networks for several years. As a result, he might receive more opportunities from business events and endorsement deals. Now, let’s see how his analyst career adds on more layers to his success.