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Todd Golden becomes highest-paid Gators coach in Florida history
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 28, 2026
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Key points Golden's average annual salary will be $8. : Todd Golden has signed a contract extension, his third in three years, with the Florida Gators.
From Gainesville, Fla.: Todd Golden has signed a contract extension, his third in three years, with the Florida Gators. This new agreement makes him the highest-paid coach in the school's history. Golden's average annual salary will be $8.25 million, with $7.5 million earned this year.
Further details about the contract extension are available from the source. The agreement marks a significant development in Golden's tenure as coach.
The terms of the contract indicate a substantial investment in Golden's leadership of the Gators.
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Category: schools Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? From Gainesville, Fla.: Todd Golden has signed a contract extension, his third in three years, with the Florida Gators. This new agreement makes him the highest-paid coach in the school's history…
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