Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel is one of the highest paid coaches in college football, even if he is about in the median in the SEC.

Heupel and the Vols are in the CFP for the first time, facing Ohio State in a College Football Playoff first round game on Saturday.

The fourth-year coach signed a new deal with Tennessee in 2023, earning a raise and extending his contract with UT through the end of the 2028 season.

How much does Heupel make, and what kind of bonuses can he earn via the Vols advancing in the CFP? Knox News answers below:

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Heupel is making $9 million this season, which is tied for 10th in college football nationally. Heupel signed a contract extension in 2023, extending his deal to the end of the 2028 season.

Heupel can make up to $1 million in bonuses depending on the Vols' CFP performance. Heupel will earn:

Heupel has already earned $200,000 in bonuses for the Vols making the College Football Playoff.

Tennessee would owe Heupel $37.5 million via a buyout, per USA TODAY's coaching salary database.