Background Info
What does NIL stand for
Name, Image, and Likness
Was the total buyout this year over or under 100 million from all of the coaches combined?
over - 185 million
What was Mike Gundy's buyout?
19 million
Define Miscellaneous
A mix of random stuff that doesn’t fit into any one category
Name one college coach who has been fired recently
James Franklin, Brian Kelly, Billy Napier, etc.
How many FBS coaches have been fired this season?
11
16 million
Ohio State, Michigan, Texas, Texas A&M
What is ONE reason that buyouts have become more common recently?
NIL / boosters, win-now mentalities, CFB has become a business, billion dollar media deals
Who has the largest potential buyout?
Kirby Smart at Georgia
What was Brian Kelly's buyout?
54 million
Where did James Franklin just get hired
Virginia Tech
In 2014, what was introduced to College Football that started the "new era" of college football
A 4-team College Football Playoff
What is the main reason James Franklin was bought out?
He couldn't win the big games
What was James Fanklin's buyout?
49 million
Who Does the Transfer Portal give the most power to
The Players
What era of college football are we in as of 2025?
The Professionalization Era
Which coach has had the largest buyout?
Brian Kelly at LSU
What was Billy Napier's buyout?
21 million
Who has wielded the most power since the start of NIL?
Wealthy Alumni