From Georgia’s Kirby Smart to USC’s Lincoln Riley, see who’s leading the pack in earnings and impact on the game.
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — College football isn’t just about the passion of the game—it’s also a big business.
With huge TV deals, packed stadiums, and intense recruiting battles, coaching salaries in college football have skyrocketed. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest-paid college coaches for the 2024 season, according to USA Today Sports:
- Salary: $11.25 million/year
- Why So High? Smart has led Georgia to back-to-back national championships (2021, 2022) and consistently keeps the Bulldogs in championship contention.
- Salary: $10.9 million/year
- Why So High? Swinney built Clemson into a national powerhouse, winning two national championships and maintaining Clemson as a perennial playoff contender.
- Salary: $10.5 million/year
- Why So High? Despite mixed results on the field, Fisher’s 10-year contract signed in 2021 locks him into a hefty annual salary.
- Salary: $10 million/year
- Why So High?After a …