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Auburn's DJ Durkin Gets $2.5M Extension, Ranks Second in Pay

2/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Auburn's defensive coordinator DJ Durkin has secured a contract extension through 2027, with his salary soaring to $2.5 million for the 2025 season. This impressive increase positions him as the second-highest paid assistant in college football, just behind Penn State's Jim Knowles, following a standout defensive performance in 2024.

History

Historical Context

DJ Durkin's contract extension at Auburn reflects the evolving landscape of college football coaching salaries. In 2015, he became head coach at Maryland amid controversy, including the tragic death of player Jordan McNair. His rise to the second-highest paid assistant mirrors the increasing financial stakes in college athletics.

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Story summary

Auburn's defensive coordinator DJ Durkin has secured a contract extension through 2027, with his salary soaring to $2.5 million for the 2025 season. This impressive increase positions him as the second-highest paid assistant in college football, just behind Penn State's Jim Knowles, following a standout defensive performance in 2024.

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