Mike Locksley makes $6.4 million in 2026 at Maryland, and firing him this year would cost about $9.2 million, 65 percent of what remains. His salary schedule, buyout and record.
Jeff Brohm makes $6.3 million in base salary in 2026 at Louisville on an eight year, $64.8 million contract through 2033 approved in April 2026. Retention pay, buyouts and playoff raises.
Jeff Lebby makes about $4.5 million a year at Mississippi State through a state contract and a Bulldog Club deal. The 75 percent buyout, per win bonuses and his record.
Jimmy Rogers makes $3 million a year at Iowa State on a six year contract through January 2032, after Iowa State paid a $4 million buyout to Washington State.
Morgan Scalley makes about $5.1 million in 2026 at Utah on a five year, $27 million contract signed after Kyle Whittingham stepped down. The breakdown and the 75 percent buyout.
Collin Klein makes $4.1 million in base salary in 2026 at Kansas State on a five year contract guaranteeing $21.5 million. Year by year pay, buyouts, extensions and staff pool.
Eric Morris makes $3.8 million in base salary in 2026 at Oklahoma State on a five year deal worth about $20 million, plus the $2.377 million buyout paid to North Texas.
Bob Chesney averages $6.75 million a year at UCLA on a five year, $33.75 million contract signed in December 2025. The 75 percent buyout, the JMU buyout and his staff pay.
Kirk Ferentz makes $7 million a year at Iowa through the 2029 season, including a $1 million longevity bonus, and the deal is fully guaranteed. The breakdown, the buyout and how it compares.
Joey McGuire makes $6.5 million in 2026 at Texas Tech on a seven year, $51.9 million contract through January 2033, signed during the 2025 playoff run. The breakdown, bonuses and how it compares.