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Is James Franklin’s $49 Million Payout the Largest in College Football History?

Jimbo Fisher still holds the record for the largest buyout in CFB history — a staggering $76 million after Texas A&M fired him in 2023. Fisher’s 10-year, fully guaranteed deal required an immediate $19.25 million payout, with the rest spread through 2031. By comparison, Penn State owes James Franklin $49 million, making it the 2nd-highest buyout ever in college football.