Ohio State Football's Assistant Coach Salaries Surge to Record Highs in 2024
With significant increases in compensation, Ohio State now has two coordinators earning over $2 million each, setting a new precedent in college football coaching salaries.
- Ohio State's total assistant coach salary pool has reached $11.425 million in 2024, marking a substantial increase from previous years.
- Chip Kelly and Jim Knowles, the offensive and defensive coordinators respectively, are each earning over $2 million, highlighting the university's investment in top coaching talent.
- This level of spending on assistant coaches is among the highest in the nation, with only Georgia also reaching the eight-figure mark.
- The substantial salaries reflect Ohio State's commitment to securing a competitive edge, with expectations of national championship success.
- The financial strategy includes significant buyouts, such as paying $1.5 million to UCLA for Chip Kelly's contract buyout, indicating the high stakes involved in college football coaching hires.
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