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How Much Does it Pay To Be a Division I College Football Coach in Illinois?

Here's what head football coaches make at the six Illinois public universities competing in Division I-A and I-AA.

NCAA football is a huge money maker for universities, especially those at the Division I level. On top of being a steady source of revenue, good football teams even can help a school attract prospective students.

Of Illinois’ 12 public universities, six have football squads that compete in either the Division I-A (FBS) or I-AA (FCS) level. Since taxpayer dollars are on the hook for these salaries, take a look at what each coach is making, along with any additional compensation and bonus incentives. Contract details were obtained from each university through Freedom of Information Act Requests.

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