Heupel rewarded for 2022 campaign with raise and contract extension through 2029
An 11-win campaign and an Orange Bowl victory to cap off one of Tennessee’s best seasons in years has earned Head Coach Josh Heupel a contract extension.
Athletic Director Danny White announced Heupel’s extension goes to 2029. Heupel earns his second raise in Knoxville and his salary increases to $9 million plus incentives.
✍️ Our Coach!
2022 AP SEC Coach of the Year and National Coach of the Year Finalist Josh Heupel has earned a contract extension through January 2029.#GBO 🍊
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) January 24, 2023
The Vols finished number 6 in the final college football rankings and Heupel’s latest recruiting class features three of the top 50 players in the nation.
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