Mike Norvell makes $10.3 million in 2026 at Florida State on a contract through 2031, and his buyout is about $47 million to $51 million. The 85 percent guarantee, the 2025 pay cut and his record.
Florida owes Billy Napier about $21 million after firing him in October 2025, with no offset from his James Madison salary. The payment schedule, the original deal and who replaced him.
Auburn owes Hugh Freeze $15.8 million with no mitigation after firing him in November 2025. His record, the original $39 million deal and Auburn’s $52.5 million in buyouts over seven seasons.
Oklahoma State owes Mike Gundy a flat $15 million after firing him in September 2025, down from about $25.3 million before a January 2025 renegotiation. How it is paid and his legacy.
Lance Leipold makes about $6.3 million plus a $500,000 retention bonus at Kansas on a deal through April 2030 with a clause guaranteeing top half Big 12 pay. His buyout and how his pay climbed.
LSU paid Brian Kelly his full $54 million buyout after firing him in 2025, ending his lawsuit. How it ranks among the largest buyouts ever and how it shaped Lane Kiffin’s contract.
Kenny Dillingham averages $7.5 million a year at Arizona State on a five year contract through 2030, signed after Michigan’s push. The win based raises, extension clauses and buyout.
Jedd Fisch makes about $7.6 million a year at Washington on a seven year deal averaging $7.75 million through 2030. His $6 million exit cost, the firing buyout, bonuses and how it compares.
Jon Sumrall makes $7.45 million a year at Florida on a six year, $44.7 million contract through 2031. The 70 percent buyout, his $10 million exit cost and up to $6.5 million in postseason bonuses.
Alex Golesh makes $6.75 million in his first year at Auburn on a six year deal guaranteeing $44.25 million through 2031. Year by year salary, win bonuses starting at nine wins, and Freeze’s buyout.