College athletics money, from public records
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Power 4 football · revenue sharing · what they can spend · NIL on file.
James Franklin buyout
Updated January 1, 2026
James Franklin buyout: $41,000,000 as of January 1, 2026. A one-time cost if fired, not yearly pay.
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Contract: Virginia Tech Franklin letter of intent (Nov. 15, 2025) — binding pending long-form EA