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Josh Heupel gets big raise, contract extension

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Following an 11-2 season in year two at Tennessee, Josh Heupel has received a much-deserved raise. As a reward for his quick transformation in Knoxville, Heupel will now make $9 million per year as Tennessee’s head coach — a hefty raise from the $5 million he made last year (via VolQuest).

Tennessee confirmed the news this afternoon.

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2022 AP SEC Coach of the Year and National Coach of the Year Finalist Josh Heupel has earned a contract extension through January 2029.#GBO — Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) January 24, 2023

Heupel is now in the top ten nationally in terms of salary, and fifth in the SEC.