With the retirement of Bob Stoops at Oklahoma (who made $5.55 million in 2016), that means Franklin is set to out-earn everyone else in college football as their contracts stand now.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney negotiated a new contract last year before his Tigers defeated Alabama for the 2016 national title that pays him a reported $5 million annually over six years.
Among others recently in Franklin’s lofty strata:
• South Florida coach Charlie Strong was making $5.