Deion Sanders' new contract with Colorado moves him into rare air among the highest-paid college football coaches.

The highest-paid college football coach is Georgia's Kirby Smart, who makes an average of $13.2 million, per Spotrac. Smart signed a reported 10-year, $130 million deal with the Bulldogs in May 2024. With Smart leading the way, here's a look at the top five highest-paid college football coaches based on average annual salary, via Spotrac:

Abdul Carter explains why he should be the top pick in next month's NFL Draft ... and why recent injuries won't hold him back.

If Penn State star defensive end Abdul Carter doesn’t go No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, there’s a good chance he won’t have to wait long to hear his name called. Signs are continuing to point toward the Cleveland Browns selecting Carter with the No.

Penn State Nittany Lions EDGE Abdul Carter is one of the most sought-after players entering the 2025 NFL Draft, with Pro Football Focus ranking him as the No. 2 player available to select. However, teams missed the chance to view him compete in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine when he had to sit out due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the team's College Football Playoff win over Boise State.