College football's 30 highest-paid coaches in 2026, from Lane Kiffin to Deion Sanders
Players aren't the only ones making millions — these coaches are being paid handsomely for the 2026 season.
College football s highest-paid coaches in 2026 range from Kirby Smart at Georgia, earning $13.3 million annually, to Ryan Day at Ohio State with a $12.6 million contract through 2031. Kalen DeBoer leads Alabama with a $12.5 million salary, while Lincoln Riley at USC makes $11.5 million. Dabo Swinney commands $11.4 million at Clemson, and Steve Sarkisian earns $11.1 million at Texas. Mike Elko at Texas A&M receives $10.8 million annually, and Dan Lanning at Oregon is set to make $10.4 million over his current deal.
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