College Football Has New Highest Paid Coach

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid coach in college football with an annual salary of $13 million.

Smart surpasses Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, who is set to make $11 million in 2024.

Smart gets a bump in salary of $1.75 million annually as part of the deal, which ties him to the Bulldogs through 2033.

He could also receive up to $1.55 million per year in bonuses based on the new 12-team playoff structure, an increase from $1.3 million under the previous terms.

Athletic director Josh Brooks got an extension that raises his salary to $1.275 million annually.