These NCAA football coaches are really taking home some serious bank. After seeing how much the college coaches are making, do you think that they should start paying the college players?
Nick Saban tops the list at $8.3 million, but Urban Meyer is not too far behind with $7.6 million. Jim Harbaugh and Jimbo Fisher are both lining the pockets with $7.5 million. Most of these guys are the highest paid public official in their respective states. More money than the governors! Do you think it’s time to share the wealth with the athletes? Let us know your thoughts below!
Fifteen highest-paid FBS head coaches
1. Nick Saban, Alabama — $8.307 million
2. Urban Meyer, Ohio State — $7.6 million
3. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan — $7.504 million
4. Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M — $7.5 million
5. Gus Malzahn, Auburn — $6.705 million
6. Kirby Smart, Georgia — $6.603 million
7. Dabo Swinney, Clemson — $6.543 million
8. Dan Mullen, Florida — $6.070 million
9. Tom Herman, Texas — $5.5 million
10. Scott Frost, Nebraska — $5 million
10. Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State — $5 million
10. Willie Taggart, Florida State — $5 million
10. Love Smith, Illinois — $5 million
14. Gary Patterson, TCU — $4.840 million
15. James Franklin, Penn State — $4.8 million