The 13 highest-paid college football coaches in 2023

Everyone is in the act of making money in college football.

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NIL has made players able to earn money while coaches rake in millions and millions, as former Miami Hurricane Dwayne Johnson would say.

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Which coaches will be the highest paid in 2023?

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Here’s the breakdown according to data collected 247sports.com.

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13. James Franklin, Penn State 2023 compensation: $7 million

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12. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan 2023 compensation: $7.05 million

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11. Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss 2023 compensation: $7.25 million

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10. Mario Cristobal, Miami 2023 compensation: $8 million

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9. Dabo Swinney, Clemson 2023 compensation: $8.3 million

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8. Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M 2023 compensation: $9 million

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7. David Shaw, Stanford 2023 compensation: $9.25 million (estimated)

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T-4. Ryan Day, Ohio State 2023 compensation: $9.5 million

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T-4. Mel Tucker, Michigan State 2023 compensation: $9.5 million

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T-4. Brian Kelly, LSU 2023 compensation: $9.5 million

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3. Nick Saban, Alabama 2023 compensation: $9.75 million

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2. Lincoln Riley, USC 2023 compensation: $10 million (estimated)

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1. Kirby Smart, Georgia 2023 compensation: $10.25 million

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