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Clemson officially gives Venables raise, extends contract

The Clemson University Board of Trustees Compensation Committee officially approved a contract extension and raise for defensive coordinator Brent Venables on Wednesday.

As The Clemson Insider reported on Tuesday, Venables’ contract was extended back to five years, meaning his contract is scheduled to run through January 31, 2026.

The Compensation Committee also approved a pay increase of $100 for Venables, which brings his annual salary to $2.5 million.

They also discussed and approved a pay increase for head softball coach John Rittman. while head women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler had her salary increased to $450,000 per year for the last three years of her contract.