Florida’s Big Bet on Coaching Staff

Florida’s football program is making a bold financial move, splashing over $11 million on assistant coaches by 2026 to rebuild and win. Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner lands a $6.6M, 3-year deal—making him the first FBS OC to earn $2M+ in his first year. Defensive coordinator Brad White signs for $5.85M over three years. This aggressive spending, compared to the previous staff’s $7.5M in 2025 and three losing seasons, signals a full-court press under new head coach Jon Sumrall, who’s backed by a $20M+ investment in his staff and GM. Four assistants now earn $1M+, showing Florida’s commitment to rebuilding from the ground up—and hoping cash translates to wins. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86216878331ab775