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Florida Signs Todd Golden to $40.5M Extension After National Title Win

The six-year deal makes Golden one of college basketball's highest-paid coaches and secures his leadership through 2030-31.

Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden gestures while speaking to the crowd during the National Championship celebration at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Todd Golden's new six-year contract with the University of Florida is worth $40.5 million, with an average annual salary of $6.75 million.
  • The extension includes a $6 million starting salary for the 2025-26 season, $300,000 annual raises, and a $500,000 signing bonus.
  • Golden becomes the second-highest-paid coach in the SEC, trailing only Arkansas' John Calipari, and ranks among the top five nationally.
  • The deal features performance incentives for SEC and NCAA achievements, as well as detailed buyout terms for both NBA departures and university termination without cause.
  • Golden, at 39, is the youngest NCAA men’s basketball championship-winning coach since 1983, leading the Gators to a 36-4 record and their third national title in April.