Most overpaid and underpaid head coaches, 2026

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These two lists now have their own pages. Pay is each coach's 2025 total pay from USA TODAY (2026 figures are not published yet). Records are 2026 games through Oct. 29, 2026.

Most overpaid head coaches, 2026 →

Ranked by 2025 pay per 2026 win.

Most underpaid head coaches, 2026 →

Ranked by how far a coach's win % rank beats his pay rank.

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