The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

The college football offseason hasn't even started, but this might be the most ludicrous coaching carousel yet.

The evidence to describe that craziness can be found in the total buyouts for the 15 coaches who have been fired, which has reportedly set a record by nearly $100 million. A total of $228 million has been paid in buyouts, according to Yahoo! Sports. 

Here's a breakdown of how we arrived at that $228 million number, from the smallest buyouts to the most expensive. 

Colorado State announced it was firing Norvell seven games into the 2025 season after a 2-5 start. It was his third losing season in four tries since taking over the Rams program in 2022, and he finished with an 18-26 record. Tyson Summers took over as the interim head coach, but last week, Colorado State hired UConn coach Jim Mora to be the program's next head man. 

Beck lasted three seasons at Coastal Carolina. He led the Chanticleers to a Bowl Game in each of his first two seasons, and while they're in line for another appearance, a second consecutive six-win year was enough for the program to move on. The Chanticleers have yet to announce their new head coach. 

Dilfer was fired six games into the season when UAB sat at 2-4. He went just 9-21 with the Blazers before Alex Mortensen replaced him as the interim head coach. UAB has yet to hire its next head coach.

Bray was fired after the Beavers started 0-7. He went 5-7 in his first year (2024), but was unable to win a game in his second campaign. Oregon State hired JaMarcus Shephard, Alabama's co-offensive coordinator, to be its next head coach.

Foster lasted just 15 games as the Bruins' head coach, including an 0-3 start to the 2025 season. He drummed up excitement, winning four of his last six