What can your team actually afford?
Power 4 football · revenue sharing · what they can spend · NIL on file.
Updated December 1, 2025
Dave Doeren buyout: $13,129,456 as of December 1, 2025. That as-of date is not current. A one-time cost if fired, not yearly pay.
Source: USA TODAY coaches salary database, buyout as of Dec. 1, 2025
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Contract: The News & Observer / Yahoo Sports
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