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NCAA football coaches making the most money per win

Ellis Johnson went 0-12 as Southern Mississippi ’ s coach this season. He was paid $790,000; has been fired and will be getting more than $2.1 million in buyout money in monthly installments through late December 2015.
Ellis Johnson went 0-12 as Southern Mississippi’s coach this season. He was paid $790,000; has been fired and will be getting more than $2.1 million in buyout money in monthly installments through late December 2015.
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Charlie Weis went 1-11 as Kansas’ coach this season, a cost of $2.5 million per win.
Charlie Weis went 1-11 as Kansas’ coach this season, a cost of $2.5 million per win.
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Gene Chizik went 3-9 as Auburn’s coach this season, a cost of nearly $1.2 million per win. He was fired after the season.
Gene Chizik went 3-9 as Auburn’s coach this season, a cost of nearly $1.2 million per win. He was fired after the season.
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Kirk Ferentz went 4-8 as Iowa’s coach this season, a cost of $958,750 per win.
Kirk Ferentz went 4-8 as Iowa’s coach this season, a cost of $958,750 per win.
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Jeff Tedford went 3-9 as California’s coach this season, a cost of $866,667 per win. He was fired after the season.
Jeff Tedford went 3-9 as California’s coach this season, a cost of $866,667 per win. He was fired after the season.
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Joker Phillips went 2-10 as Kentucky’s coach this season, a cost of $850,000 per win. He was fired in early November but coached the team for the rest of the season.
Joker Phillips went 2-10 as Kentucky’s coach this season, a cost of $850,000 per win. He was fired in early November but coached the team for the rest of the season.
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Tim Beckman went 2-10 as Illinois’ coach this season, a cost of $800,000 per win.
Tim Beckman went 2-10 as Illinois’ coach this season, a cost of $800,000 per win.
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Mike Leach went 3-9 as Washington State’s coach this season, a cost of $750,000 per win.
Mike Leach went 3-9 as Washington State’s coach this season, a cost of $750,000 per win.
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Jon Embree went 1-11 as Colorado’s coach this season, a cost of $725,000 per win. He was fired after the season.
Jon Embree went 1-11 as Colorado’s coach this season, a cost of $725,000 per win. He was fired after the season.
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Skip Holtz went 3-9 as South Florida’s coach this season, a cost of $666,667 per win. He was fired after the season.
Skip Holtz went 3-9 as South Florida’s coach this season, a cost of $666,667 per win. He was fired after the season.
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Mack Brown went 8-4 as Texas’ coach this season, a cost of $661,563 per win, the greatest among coaches who had a winning record.
Mack Brown went 8-4 as Texas’ coach this season, a cost of $661,563 per win, the greatest among coaches who had a winning record.
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Mike London went 4-8 as Virginia’s coach this season, a cost of $638,190 per win.
Mike London went 4-8 as Virginia’s coach this season, a cost of $638,190 per win.
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Gary Pinkel went 5-7 as Missouri’s coach this season, a cost of $540,000 per win.
Gary Pinkel went 5-7 as Missouri’s coach this season, a cost of $540,000 per win.
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Mike Gundy went 7-5 as Oklahoma State’s coach this season, a cost of $467,857 per win.
Mike Gundy went 7-5 as Oklahoma State’s coach this season, a cost of $467,857 per win.
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Bob Stoops went 10-2 as Oklahoma’s coach this season, a cost of $455,000 per win, the greatest among coaches who won or shared a conference championship.
Bob Stoops went 10-2 as Oklahoma’s coach this season, a cost of $455,000 per win, the greatest among coaches who won or shared a conference championship.
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