Ohio State Tops College Football Assistant Salaries

Ohio State University's assistant coach salary pool leads among public schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision with nearly $11.43 million in guaranteed compensation, surpassing Georgia and Clemson. OSU's investment in top-tier talent like defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly reflects their championship ambitions. Meanwhile, South Carolina ranks low in the SEC with a combined assistant salary considerably less, highlighting disparities in compensation within the conference. Tennessee's coaching staff ranks 17th nationally in pay, with a total of $7,135,000, while Clemson ranks third with $9,675,000, demonstrating substantial financial commitments to coaching in different regions. The high salaries in college football underscore the competitive nature of the sport and the drive to secure top coaching talent to achieve national success.