Tennessee gives Josh Heupel big pay raise to $9 million

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has given coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football. The new contract comes after Heupel led the Volunteers to their best season in more than 20 years. Heupel will make $9 million per year through the 2028 football season under the extension announced by the school Tuesday and signed Jan. 19. That’s an increase from the $5 million extension signed last July that pushed his deal through 2027. That’s an increase from the $5 million extension Heupel signed last July. Heupel is 18-8 in his two seasons, including 11-2 last season.