According to Seth Emerson of The Athletic, Kirby Smart, the head coach of Georgia football, has been given a two-year extension, making him the highest-paid coach in college football once again.
Smart, who guided the Bulldogs to two of the previous three national titles, is just one win away from a third straight season in the College Football Playoffs. The Bulldogs overcame Florida State in the Orange Bowl but fell short against Alabama in the SEC Championship.
Emerson posted on Twitter, “Kirby Smart is getting a two-year contract extension and a raise that will make him the highest-paid coach in college football once again.” “A $1.75 million increase and a two-year extension through December 2023.” The current yearly pay is $13 million, plus bonuses of up to $1.55 million.
Josh Brooks, the athletic director, also signed a new contract that extends until 2030.Georgia is now perhaps the best college football program because to the efforts of Brooks and Smart, even though Michigan won the most recent national championship in January.
Josh Brooks, the athletic director for Georgia, has also signed a new contract, Emerson posted on social media. “Brooks receives an additional year, so the agreement now extends until 2030, with an annual pay of $1,275,000 that increases by $100,000 per year. with annual bonuses of up to $200,000.
At Georgia, Smart has amassed eight seasons of 94-16 (56-9 SEC) record and six SEC divisional crowns. He has won two SEC titles and two CFP national titles with the Bulldogs.