College Football Coaches Salaries: What the Top 100 Make and Are They Worth It?

In December of 2010 USA Today published a listing of salary information for 110 of the 120 FBS head football coaches. The data included compensation provided by each university, non university compensation and then a total bonus figure.

It is fascinating briefly look into what college football coaches are paid and discover the disparity between coaches at big schools (and big conferences) and those at smaller schools (in smaller conferences).

The gap between the highest paid coach in the country, Mack Brown of Texas ($5,100,000 per year solely in university compensation) and the lowest paid, Steve Roberts of Arkansas State (earning only $140,000 per year in university pay) is a startling $4,960,000.

But at the end of the day college football is all about winning games, isn’t it?

Following this line of thought, how much do institutions pay their coaches per win?  Yes, how much does the all important “W” cost in terms of the head coach’s salary?

The following slideshow uses the data mentioned above and, based on 2010’s total win mark for each team, calculates and then ranks each coach in terms of “Cost per Win”. This calculation is done based on “university compensation” only which is really “base pay” and does not include “non university compensation” or “bonuses” (which are each structured differently).

 We start with the “best value” coaches and finish at the top with the institutions that forked out the most cash and earned the most expensive wins (in terms of coaching) in 2010.

As a disclaimer, it must be noted that this information is in no way comprehensive.  First, not all the teams are included as some schools (mostly private, i.e. Boston College, BYU, Northwestern, Notre Dame, USC, Stanford, Syracuse, Tulane Vanderbilt, etc.) were not a part of the study as salary information could not be determined. Secondly, also left out of the mix are coaches who were either dismissed or resigned before the end of the 2010 season (i.e. Dan Hawkins, Tim Brewster, Dave Wannstedt, etc.).  

Lastly, in the world of wages and compensation it is never quite as simple as comparing “apples to apples."

Regardless, here’s the list, starting with No. 102 (the best bang for your buck in 2010) all the way to No. 1 (the most expensive per win coach in 2010).

102. Mike Haywood: Miami (OH)

University Compensation: $300,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-4

Cost Per Win: $30,000

Haywood spent two seasons at Miami (OH) with posting an overall record of 11-15.  He left the Miami (OH) job after the 2010 season and was hired at Pitt where he was fired after a felony domestic violence charge.

101. Jerry Kill: Northern Illinois

University Compensation: $346,812

2010 Win/Loss Total: 11-3

Cost Per Win: $31,528.36

Kill has been the coach at Northern Illinois for three seasons; his overall record is 24-16.  Jerry Kill was recently hired as the head coach at Minnesota.

100. Chris Ault: Nevada

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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 02: Nevada Reno Wolf Pack head coach Chris Ault (C) is flanked by quarterbacks Tyler Lantrip #16 and Mason Magleby #13 as Ault watches his players take on the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevad

University Compensation: $443,093

2010 Win/Loss Total: 13-1

Cost Per Win: $34,084.08

Ault has coached for 26 seasons at Nevada and his overall record is 219-97-1.

99. Steve Roberts: Arkansas State

University Compensation: $140,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $35,000

Roberts has been the head coach at Arkansas State for nine years and his overall record is 44-63.

98. Todd Berry: Louisiana-Monroe

University Compensation: $215,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $43,000

Todd Berry just completed his first season as the head coach at UL-Monroe.

97. Larry Blakeney: Troy

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Larry Blakeney of the Troy Trojans directs his team against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 8, 2007 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $355,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $44,375

Blakeney has served as the head coach at Troy for 20 years, his overall record is 161-82-1.

96. Tim Beckman: Toledo

University Compensation: $370,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $46,250

Beckman just completed his second season at Toledo, his overall record is 13-12.

95. Rich Ellerson: Army

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DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Rich Ellerson of the Army Black Knights yells to his team against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $400,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $57,142.86

Ellerson has been the head coach at Army for two seasons, his overall record is 12-13.

94. Frank Solich: Ohio

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 18: Head Coach Frank Solich of the Ohio Bobcats watches his team play against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $458,300

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $57,287.50

Frank Solich has been the head coach of Ohio for six seasons where his overall record is 40-35.

93. Robb Akey: Idaho

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LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 1: Idaho head coach Robb Akey watches from the sideline against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 1, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Vandals were defeated by the top-ranked Trojans won 38-10. (Photo by Kev

University Compensation: $355,797

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $59,299.50

Akey has been at Idaho for four seasons, his overall record is 17-33.

92. Mario Cristobal: Florida International

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Coacg Mario Cristobal of the Florida International University Golden Panthers directs play against the Florida Gators, November 21, 2009 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty

University Compensation: $437,382

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $62,483.14

Cristobal has spent four seasons at FIU where his overall record is 16-33.

91. Bill Cubit: Western Michigan

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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Bill Cubit of the Western Michigan Broncos yells on the sideline while playing the Michigan Wolverines on September 5, 2009 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-7. (Photo by Gregory

University Compensation: $375,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-6

Cost Per Win: $62,500

Bill Cubit has been the head coach at Western Michigan for six seasons, his overall record is 40-33.

90. Mike Price: UTEP

University Compensation: $383,346

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $63,891

Mike Price has been at UTEP for seven years, his overall record is 40-45.

89. Al Golden: Temple

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Al Golden of the Temple Owls coaches from the sideline during a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 19, 2009 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Im

University Compensation: $513,867

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-4

Cost Per Win: $64,233.38

Golden coached at Temple for five seasons (accumulating a 27-34 record) and left for Miami (FL) at the end of the 2010 season.

88. Tom O’Brien: NC State

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Tom O'Brien celebrates after winning the Champs Sports Bowl against the West Virginia Mountineers at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike

University Compensation: $632,950

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $70,327.78

O’Brien has coached at NC State for four seasons and his overall record is 25-25.  He has the lowest 2010 cost per win total among BCS AQ programs.

87. Brady Hoke: San Diego State

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MUNCIE, IN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Brady Hoke of the Ball State Cardinals watches the Mid-American Conference (MAC) game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Scheumann Stadium November 25, 2008 in Muncie, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $675,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $75,000

Hoke had coached at San Diego State for 2 seasons (13-12 record) before leaving at the end of the 2010 season for Michigan.

86. Todd Graham: Tulsa

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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Todd Graham of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane talks to his team including (L-R) Alan Dock #11, Milton Howell #19, Bryan Burnham #88 and Donnell Hawkins #43 during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Da

University Compensation: $804,253

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-3

Cost Per Win: $80,425.30

Graham led the Tulsa Golden Hurricane football program for four seasons (posting a 36-17 record) before taking the Pitt job after the 2010 season.

85. Troy Calhoun: Air Force

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FORT WORTH, TX - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Troy Calhoun of the Air Force Falcons leads his team on the field against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $725,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $80,555.56

Troy Calhoun has been the head coach at Air Force for four years, his overall record is 34-17.

84. Rick Stockstill: Middle Tennessee

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NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Rick Stockstill of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders watches a play during the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on December 20, 2009 in

University Compensation: $488,955.00

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $81,492.50

Stockstill has been the head coach at Middle Tennessee for five seasons, his overall record is 33-30.

83. Larry Fedora: Southern Miss

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NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Larry Fedora of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles watches a play against the Troy Trojans in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on December 21, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Eagles defeated

University Compensation: $685,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $85,625

Fedora has coached at Southern Miss for three seasons where his overall record is 22-17.

82. Gary Anderson: Utah State

University Compensation: $352,400

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $88,100

Anderson just wrapped up his second season as the head coach at Utah State, his overall record is 8-16.

81. Sonny Dykes: Louisiana Tech

University Compensation: $450,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $90,000

Dykes just completed his first season at Louisiana Tech.

80. Neil Callaway: UAB

University Compensation: $378,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $94,500

Callaway has been the head coach at UAB for four years, his overall record is 15-33.

79. Howard Schnellenberger: Florida Atlantic

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NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Howard Schnellenberger of the Florida Atlantic University Owls calls a play against the Memphis University Tigers in the New Orleans Bowl on December 21, 2007 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

University Compensation: $400,405

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $100,101.25

Schnellenberger has just completed his tenth season with FAU where his overall record is 57-63.

78. Bill Stewart: West Virginia

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Bill Stewart of the West Virginia Mountaineers talks with his team during a timeout against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Tiger Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Tigers de

University Compensation: $903,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $100,333.33

Bill Stewart has been the head coach at West Virginia for three seasons, his overall record is 28-12.

77. Dave Clawson: Bowling Green

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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 25: Bowling Green Head Coach Dave Clawson reacts during the game against the Michigan Wolverines on September 25, 2010 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Bowling Green 65-21. (Photo by Leon Halip/Gett

University Compensation: $205,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 2-10

Cost Per Win: $102,500

Clawson has been at Bowling Green for two seasons, his overall record is 9-16.

76. Ken Niumatalolo: Navy

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DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Ken Niumatalolo of the Navy Midshipmen looks on during the game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 13, 2008 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $926,434

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $102,937.11

Niumatalolo has been at Navy for three seasons where his overall record is 27-14.

75. Greg McMackin: Hawaii

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HONOLULU - SEPTEMBER 2: Head Coach Greg McMackin of the University of Hawaii Warriors exchanges words with game officials during second half action at Aloha Stadium September 2, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,100,004

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-4

Cost Per Win: $110,000.40

McMackin has lead the Warriors for three seasons, his overall record is 23-18.

74. Willie Taggert: Western Kentucky

University Compensation: $225,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 2-10

Cost Per Win: $112,500

Taggert completed his first season as head coach at Western Kentucky in 2010.

73. Dan Enos: Central Michigan

University Compensation: $350,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 3-9

Cost Per Win: $116,666.67

Enos just completed his first season as the head coach at Central Michigan.

72. Kyle Whittingham: Utah

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EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Kyle Whittingham of the Utah Utes works the sidelines in the third quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 31-24. (Photo by Steve Dy

University Compensation: $1,175,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-3

Cost Per Win: $117,500

Whittingham has coached the Utes for six seasons, his overall record is 57-20.

71. Pat Hill: Fresno State

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 19: Head Coach Pat Hill of the Fresno State Bulldogs walks the sideline between plays against the Boise State Broncos at Bronco Stadium on November 19, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $952,499

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $119,062.38

Pat Hill just completed his fourteenth season as the head coach at Fresno State, his overall record is 108-71.

70. Doc Holliday: Marshall

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 2: Head Coach Doc Holliday of the Marshall Thundering Herd encourages his team against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $600,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $120,000

Holliday just completed his first year as head coach at Marshall.

69. George O’Leary: Central Florida

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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach George O'Leary of the UCF Knights watches his team struggle against the Texas Longhorns on November 7, 2009 at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas won 35-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Im

University Compensation: $1,325,754

2010 Win/Loss Total: 11-3

Cost Per Win: $120,523.09

George O’Leary has been the Knights’ head coach for seven seasons, his overall record is 45-44.

68. David Bailiff: Rice

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 04: Head coach David Bailiff of the Rice Owls during game action against the Texas Longhorns at Reliant Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Texas won 34-17. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $487,340

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $121,835

Bailiff has been the head coach at Rice for four years; his overall record is 19-30.

67. Chris Petersen: Boise State

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 19: Head Coach Chris Petersen of the Boise State Broncos looks on against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bronco Stadium on November 19, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,489,053

2010 Win/Loss Total: 12-1

Cost Per Win: $124,087.75

Chris Petersen has been at Boise State for five seasons and has compiled a 61-5 record.

66. Art Briles: Baylor

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COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Art Briles of the Baylor Bears watches from the sidelines during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Imag

University Compensation: $878,315

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $125,473.57

Briles has been at Baylor for three years, his overall record is 15-22.

65. Gary Patterson: TCU

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Gary Patterson of the TCU Horned Frogs stands on the sidelines against the Wisconsin Badgers during the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,642,089

2010 Win/Loss Total: 13-0

Cost Per Win: $126,314.54

Patterson just completed his eleventh season as the head coach at TCU, his overall record is 98-28.

64. Ruffin McNeill: East Carolina

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BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 18: East Carolina Pirates head coach Ruffin McNeill watches from the sidelines against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $792,241

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $132,040.17

McNeill just completed his first season as the head coach at ECU.

63. Dan Mullen: Mississippi State

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 16: Coach Dan Mullen of the Mississippi State Bulldogs questions a call during play against the Florida Gators October 16, 2010 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,200,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $133,333.33

2010 was Dan Mullen’s second season at Mississippi State; thus far he has an overall record of 14-11.

62. Gene Chizik: Auburn

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Cameron Newton #2, Head coach Gene Chizik, Lee Ziemba #73 and Kodi Burns #18 of the Auburn Tigers react on the sideline against the Oregon Ducks during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadiu

University Compensation: $2,100,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 14-0

Cost Per Win: $150,000

Chizik has been the head man at Auburn for just two seasons where his overall record is 22-5.

61. Bret Bielema: Wisconsin

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Wisconsin Badgers yells at a referee on the field during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/G

University Compensation: $1,700,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 11-2

Cost Per Win: $154,545.45

Bret Bielema has been the head coach at Wisconsin for five seasons, his overall record is 49-16.

60. Mike Stoops: Arizona

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Mike Stoops of the Arizona Wildcats yells out to his team in the first quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon.The Ducks won the game 48-29. (Photo by Steve

University Compensation: $1,100,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $157,142.86

Stoops has been at Arizona for seven years where his overall record is 40-45.

59. Ron English: Eastern Michigan

University Compensation: $315,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 2-10

Cost Per Win: $157,500

Ron English has been the head coach at EMU for two seasons, his overall record is 2-22.

58. Joe Paterno: Penn State

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Joe Paterno of the Penn State Nittany Lions directs play of quarterback Matt McGloin #11 against the Florida Gators January 1, 2010 in the 25th Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschm

University Compensation: $1,109,977

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $158,568.14

Paterno has the head coach at Penn State for 45 seasons, his overall record is 401-135-3.

57. Mark Dantonio: Michigan State

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans leads his team onto the field before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on November 27, 2010 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. The Spartans w

University Compensation: $1,796,700

2010 Win/Loss Total: 11-2

Cost Per Win: $163,336.36

Mark Dantonio has been at MSU for four seasons where his overall record is 33-19.

56. Jeff Quinn: Buffalo

University Compensation: $338,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 2-10

Cost Per Win: $169,000

2010 was Jeff Quinn’s first season as the head coach at Buffalo.

55. Mike Gundy: Oklahoma State

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COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 11: Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks on against the Missouri Tigers for yardage on October 11, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,925,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 11-2

Cost Per Win: $175,000

Mike Gundy has been the Cowboys’ head coach for six seasons, his overall record is 47-29.

54. Jimbo Fisher: Florida State

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 9: Head coach Jimbo Fisher of the Florida State Seminoles during first half action against the Miami Hurricanes on October 9, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,800,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-4

Cost Per Win: $180,000

Fisher just completed his first season as the head coach at Florida State.

53. Frank Beamer: Virginia Tech

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 31: Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Frank Beamer watches warmups on the field before the Chick-Fil-A Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Georgia Dome on December 31, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. Virginia Tech beat Tennessee 37-1

University Compensation: $2,043,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 11-3

Cost Per Win: $185,727.27

Frank Beamer has been the head coach at Virginia Tech for 24 seasons where his overall record is 198-95-2.

52. DeWayne Walker: New Mexico State

University Compensation: $375,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 2-10

Cost Per Win: $187,500

Walker just completed his second season as the Aggies head coach, his overall record is 5-20.

51. Tommy Tuberville: Texas Tech

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LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Tommy Tuberville of the Texas Tech Red Raiders talks with Will Ford #7 during play against the Texas Longhorns at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,500,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $187,500

2010 was Tuberville’s first season as the head coach at Texas Tech.

50. Randy Edsall: Connecticut

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Head coach Randy Edall of the Connecticut Huskies looks on in the first half while taking on the Oklahoma Sooners during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (

University Compensation: $1,550,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $193,750

Edsall spent 12 seasons as the head coach at UConn (74-70) leaving at the end of the 2010 season for the head job at Maryland.

49. Kevin Sumlin: Houston

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Kevin Sumlin of the Houston Cougars leads his team onto the field before the game with the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 18, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,000,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $200,000

Sumlin has been the head coach at Houston three seasons where his overall record is 23-16.

48. Chip Kelly: Oregon

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Head coach Chip Kelly of the Oregon Ducks looks on against the Auburn Tigers in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/G

University Compensation: $2,400,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 12-1

Cost Per Win: $200,000

Chip Kelly has been the Ducks’ head coach for only two seasons, his overall record is 22-4.

47. Mike Sherman: Texas A&M

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 03: Head coach Mike Sherman of the Texas A&M Aggies at Cowboys Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,800,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $200,000

Mike Sherman just completed his third season as the head coach at Texas A&M, his overall record is 19-19.

46. Paul Rhoads: Iowa State

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BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Paul Rhoads of the Iowa State Cyclones leads his team against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 13, 2010 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Iowa State 34-14. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Imag

University Compensation: $1,050,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $210,000

Paul Rhoads has been at Iowa State for two seasons, his overall record is 12-13.

45. Bo Pelini: Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Coach Bo Pelini of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during their game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17 (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $2,100,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-4

Cost Per Win: $210,000

2010 was Pelini’s third season as the Cornhuskers’ head coach; his overall record is 30-12.

44. Skip Holtz: South Florida

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Skip Holtz stands with MVP B.J. Daniels #7 of the USF Bulls after a 31-26 victory over the Clemson Tigers at Bank of America Stadium on December 31, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Gett

University Compensation: $1,700,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $212,500

2010 was Skip Holtz’s first season as the head coach at USF.

43. Ron Zook: Illinois

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 02: Head coach Ron Zook of the Illinois Fighting Illini watches as his team takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Champaign, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Illinois 24-13. (Photo by Jonathan Dani

University Compensation: $1,505,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $215,000

Ron Zook has been at Illinois for six seasons, his overall record is 28-45.

42. Butch Davis: North Carolina

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ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 04: Head coach Butch Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels against the LSU Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,752,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $219,000

Butch Davis has been the head coach at UNC for four years, his overall record is 30-22.

41. Mike Riley: Oregon State

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PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Head Coach Mike Riley of the Oregon State Beavers on the sidelines during a 17-14 loss to the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on November 6, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,100,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $220,000

2010 was Mike Riley’s tenth season as the head coach at Oregon State; his overall record is 69-54.

40. Steve Spurrier: South Carolina

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 13: South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier greets his players after winning a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 3

University Compensation: $2,000,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-5

Cost Per Win: $222,222.22

Spurrier has been at South Carolina for six years, his overall record is 44-33.

39. Danny Hope: Purdue

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 23: Head Coach Danny Hope of the Purdue Boilermakers directs his team from the sideline as they play the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $900,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $225,000

Danny Hope has been the head coach at Purdue for two seasons where his overall record is 9-15.

38. Ralph Friedgen: Maryland

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Ralph Friedgen of the Maryland Terrapins watches his team take on the Purdue Boilermakers in the Champs Sports Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl December 29, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. Maryland defeated Purdue 24-7. (Photo

University Compensation: $2,036,306

2010 Win/Loss Total: 9-4

Cost Per Win: $226,256.22

2010 was Ralph Friedgen’s tenth and final season as the head coach at Maryland; while there he amassed a 75-50 overall record.

37. Charlie Strong: Louisville

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LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 04: Charlie Strong the Head Coach of the Louisville Cardinals gives instructions to his team during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by

University Compensation: $1,600,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $228,571.43

2010 was Charlie Strong’s first season at Louisville.

36. Steve Fairchild: Colorado State

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BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 06: Head coach Steve Fairchild of the Colorado State Rams leads his team against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 6, 2009 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $700,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 3-9

Cost Per Win: $233,333.33

Fairchild has been at CSU for three seasons, his overall record is 13-24.

35. Dennis Erickson: Arizona State

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Dennis Erickson of the Arizona State Sun Devils watches from the sidelines during the college football game against the UCLA Bruins at Sun Devil Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Pete

University Compensation: $1,500,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-6

Cost Per Win: $250,000

Erickson has been at ASU for four seasons, his overall record there is 25-24.

34. Bobby Hauck: UNLV

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LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Bobby Hauck of the UNLV Rebels celebrates on the sideline after his team scored a touchdown against the Air Force Falcons at Sam Boyd Stadium November 18, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Air Force won 35-20. (Photo by Etha

University Compensation: $500,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 2-11

Cost Per Win: $250,000

2010 was Bobby Hauck’s first season at UNLV.

33. Gary Pinkel: Missouri

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ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 4: Head coach Gary Pinkel of the University of Missouri Tigers looks on from the sideline against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini during the State Farm Arch Rivalry game on September 4, 2010 at the Edward Jones Dome in St.

University Compensation: $2,550,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-3

Cost Per Win: $255,000

2010 was Gary Pinkel’s tenth season as the head coach at Missouri where he has compiled an overall record of 77-49.

32. Steve Sarkisian: Washington

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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 2: Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Washington Huskies runs off the field with his team after warmups for th game with the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo b

University Compensation: $1,850,004

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $264,286.29

Sarkisian has been the head coach at Washington for two seasons, his overall record is 12-13.

31. Bill Snyder: Kansas State

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 30: Head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats Bill Snyder walks the sideline against the Syracuse Orange during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 30, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Gett

University Compensation: $1,875,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $267,857.14

In total, Bill Snyder has been the head coach at KSU for 19 seasons where his overall record is 149-80-1.

30. Bobby Petrino: Arkansas

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Head coach Bobby Petrino of the Arkansas Razorbacks reacts in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by

University Compensation: $2,700,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-3

Cost Per Win: $270,000

Petrino has been the head coach at Arkansas for three seasons where his overall record is 23-15.

29. Butch Jones: Cincinnati

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 30: Butch Jones the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats gives instructions to his team during the Big East Conference game agains the Syracuse Orange at Nippert Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons

University Compensation: $1,100,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $275,000

2010 was Butch Jones’ first season as the head coach at Cincinnati.

28. Joker Phillips: Kentucky

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LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 04: Joker Phillips the Head Coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by

University Compensation: $1,700,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $283,333.33

2010 was Joker Phillips’ first season as the head coach at Kentucky.

27. Dave Christensen: Wyoming

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LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Dave Christensen of the Wyoming Cowboys claps as his team takes the field for a game against the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium November 13, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV won 42-16. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Ima

University Compensation: $861,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 3-9

Cost Per Win: $287,000

Christensen is 10-15 in his two seasons at Wyoming.

26. Dabo Swinney: Clemson

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts to his teams 31-26 loss to the USF Bulls during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 31, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Ima

University Compensation: $1,750,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $291,666.67

Swinney has been at Clemson for two full seasons, posting a 19-15 record thus far.

25. Jim Tressel: Ohio State

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Head coach Jim Tressel of the Ohio State Buckeyes gathers his team before the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Arkansas Razorbacks at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Gray

University Compensation: $3,512,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 12-1

Cost Per Win: $292,666.67

Tressel has led the Buckeyes for ten seasons, going 106-22 overall.

24. Paul Wulff: Washington State

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Paul Wulff of the Washington State Cougars walks out of the tunnel with John Fullington #77 and Jeffrey Solomon #12 for their game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Palo Alto,

University Compensation: $600,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 2-10

Cost Per Win: $300,000

Wulff has been at Washington State for three seasons, his overall record is 5-32.

23. June Jones: SMU

University Compensation: $2,142,056

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-7

Cost Per Win: $306,008

June Jones has been at SMU for three seasons, his overall record there is 16-23.

22. Rick Neuheisel: UCLA

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BERKELEY, CA - OCTOBER 09: Head coach Rick Neuheisel of the UCLA Bruins looks on against the California Golden at California Memorial Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,250,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $312,500

Neuheisel has been at UCLA for three seasons and has posted a 15-22 record while with the Bruins.

21. Les Miles: LSU

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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Head coach Les Miles of the Louisiana State University Tigers talks wthi his team during a timeout against the Texas A&M Aggies during the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on January 7, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by

University Compensation: $3,751,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 11-2

Cost Per Win: $341,000

Les Miles has spent six season as the Tigers’ head coach, his overall record at LSU is 62-17.

20. Derek Dooley: Tennessee

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COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Derek Dooley of the Tennessee Volunteers watches on against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Im

University Compensation: $2,118,391

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $353,065.17

2010 was Dooley’s first season at Tennessee.

19. Bob Stoops: Oklahoma

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Head coach Bob Stoops is hugged by Eric Mensik #69 and Brian Lepak #51 late in the fourth quarter before the Sooners 48-20 victory against the Connecticut Huskies during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix St

University Compensation: $4,275,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 12-2

Cost Per Win: $356,250.00

Stoops has been at Oklahoma for 12 seasons, his overall record is 129-31.

18. Rich Rodriguez: Michigan

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Head Coach Rich Rodriguez of the University of Michigan Wolverines during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Field on January 1, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida (Photo by Rick Dole/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $2,515,180

2010 Win/Loss Total: 7-6

Cost Per Win: $359,311.43

Rodriguez was at Michigan for three seasons (15-22) before being fired after the 2010 season.

17. Rob Ianello: Akron

University Compensation: $375,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 1-11

Cost Per Win: $375,000

2010 was Rob Ianello’s first season as the head coach at Akron.

16. Paul Johnson: Georgia Tech

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 28: Coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets directs play against the Clemson Tigers in the 2009 ACC Football Championship Game December 5, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Gett

University Compensation: $2,300,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $383,333.33

Johnson has been at Georgia Tech for three seasons, his overall record is 26-14.

15. Mike MacIntyre: San Jose State

University Compensation: $401,820

2010 Win/Loss Total: 1-12

Cost Per Win: $401,820

2010 was Mike MacIntyre’s first season as the head coach at San Jose State.

14. Mike London: Virginia

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 09: Head coach Mike London of the Virginia Cavaliers questions a call during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $1,780,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $445,000

2010 was Mike London’s first season as the head coach at Virginia.

13. Jeff Tedford: California

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TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Jeff Tedford of the California Golden Bears watches as his team misses a 33 yard field goal during the third quarter of the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 25, 2010

University Compensation: $2,300,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $460,000

Jeff Tedford has been the head coach at Cal for nine seasons, his overall record is 72-52.

12. Mark Richt: Georgia

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Mark Richt of the Georgia Bulldogs against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $2,811,340

2010 Win/Loss Total: 6-7

Cost Per Win: $468,556.67

In 2010 Mark Richt completed his tenth season as the head coach at Georgia; his overall record is 96-34.

11. Kirk Ferentz: Iowa

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 23- Kirk Ferentz head coach of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of play at Kinnick Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Iowa City, Iow

University Compensation: $3,775,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $471,875

Kirk Ferentz has been the head coach at Iowa for 12 seasons, his overall record is 89-60.

10. Greg Schiano: Rutgers

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 27: Head Coach Greg Schiano of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights clarifies an issue with an official during the first quarter against the Morgan State Bears at Rutgers Stadium on September 27, 2008 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo

University Compensation: $1,895,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $473,750

Schiano has been at Rutgers for 10 seasons, his overall record is 59-63.

9. Urban Meyer: Florida

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators directs play against the Penn State Nittany Lions January 1, 2010 in the 25th Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $4,010,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 8-5

Cost Per Win: $501,250

After six seasons as the head coach at Florida (65-15 overall record) Urban Meyer stepped down at the end of the 2010 season.

8. Nick Saban: Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 16: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Ole Miss Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $5,166,666

2010 Win/Loss Total: 10-3

Cost Per Win: $516,666.60

Nick Saban has been at Alabama for four seasons during which he has posted a 43-11 overall record.

7. David Cutcliffe: Duke

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Head Coach David Cutcliffe of the Duke Blue Devils watches on against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Image

University Compensation: $1,581,903

2010 Win/Loss Total: 3-9

Cost Per Win: $527,301

David Cutcliffe has been at Duke for three seasons, his overall record is 12-24.

6. Houston Nutt: Ole Miss

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Houston Nutt of the Ole Miss Rebels watches a play from the sidelines during the game against the Tulane Green Wave at the Louisiana Superdome on September 11, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Grayth

University Compensation: $2,500,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 4-8

Cost Per Win: $625,000

Nutt has been the head coach at Ole Miss for three years, his overall record is 22-16.

5. Turner Gill: Kansas

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 5: Head Coach Turner Gill of the Buffalo Bulls looks on against the Ball State Cardinals during the MAC Championship game on December 5, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit Michigan. (Photo by: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $2,100,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 3-9

Cost Per Win: $700,000

Turner Gill just completed his first season as the head coach at Kansas.

4. Larry Porter, Memphis

University Compensation: $750,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 1-11

Cost Per Win: $750,000

2010 was Larry Porter’s first season as the head coach at Memphis.

3. Mike Locksley: New Mexico

University Compensation: $750,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 1-11

Cost Per Win: $750,000

Locksley has been at New Mexico for two seasons where his overall record is 2-21.

2. Jim Grobe: Wake Forest

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Jim Grobe of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons watches on during their game against the Connecticut Huskies at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

University Compensation: $2,939,475

2010 Win/Loss Total: 3-9

Cost Per Win: $979,825

Grobe has been at Wake Forest for 10 seasons, his overall record is 62-60.

1. Mack Brown: Texas

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LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns reacts on the sidelines against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

University Compensation: $5,100,000

2010 Win/Loss Total: 5-7

Cost Per Win: $1,020,000

Brown has spent 13 seasons as the head coach at Texas, overall his record is 133-34.