Florida's head coach Jon Sumrall has secured a six‑year, $44.7 million agreement that will keep the program’s coaching staff among the highest‑paid in college football, with assistants collectively earning $11.2 million in 2026.
The deal earmarks $2.1 million for offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, the largest coordinator salary in school history, while defensive coordinator Brad White will receive $1.85 million under a three‑year, $5.85 million contract. Four assistants, including defensive line coach Gerald Chapman and offensive line coach Phil Trautwine, are each set to earn at least $1 million.
A New Era of Pay
The financial commitment reflects the university’s ambition to rebound after three consecutive losing seasons under former coach Billy Napier, whose 12‑person staff was compensated $7.5 million in 2025.
With the new contracts, the Gators will allocate more than $20 million toward Sumrall, his assistants and the front office, signaling a decisive shift in the program’s fiscal approach.
The move also places Florida in the spotlight of national sports media, including coverage by CBS Sports, which has been tracking the evolving landscape of college football compensation.