Once again, Nick Saban is the highest-paid coach in college football.
While that may not be a surprise, some of the other names among the 25 highest-paid coaches may raise some eyebrows. As college football revenue continues to skyrocket, salaries for coaches continue to go up even at schools that are not traditional powerhouses.
USAToday.com has compiled the annual salary and outside income generated by most of the Division I college football programs (private schools are not obligated to release salary information for employees).
Here are the 25 highest-paid.
25. Steve Sarkisian, Washington — $2.58 million
Salary: $2,575,000
Other income: $0
Total Compensation: $2,575,000
24. Dana Holgorsen, West Virginia — $2.63 million
Salary: $2,630,000
Other income: $0
Total Compensation: $2,630,000
23. Dan Mullen, Mississippi State — $2.70 million
Salary: $2,700,000
Other income: $0
Total Compensation: $2,700,000
See the rest of the story at Business Insider