8. James Franklin – Penn State
Total pay: $4,400,000
Playing in SEC conference might be hard, but playing in Big Ten is probably even harder. Despite the strong squad and one of the best-paid coaches in NCAA football, Nittany Lions have failed to record a positive win-loss ratio. They will get the final chance to do so on January 12 2016 in storied Gator Bowl – currently called TaxSlayer Bowl. Franklin was paid additional $200,000 in bonuses last year, but it is clear that this year will not be so good in terms of bonuses if his team fails to win the mentioned non-BCS bowl. Additional contract perks offer Franklin the choice between a car or an annual sum of $10,000, as well as up to 35 hours per year of private jet use.
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