March 10 (UPI) — The Ohio State football program will have four assistant coaches making at least $1 million this season, figures from the university show. Ohio State released the salary information Monday, which says the Buckeyes coaching staff will collectively earn nearly $8 million in 2020, an increase over the $7.2 million it made last year. New defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs will be paid $1.4 million per year on his two-year contract. Buckeyes offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson received a $250,000 raise since last season and will make $1.2 million. Associate head coach and defensive line coach Larry Johnson received a $233,000 raise, bumping his pay above $1.1 million. Co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison also has a $1.1 million salary in 2020, while receivers coach Brian Hartline will make $550,000 after a $190,000 hike. The Buckeyes announced a three-year contract extension for head coach Ryan Day in February, which pays him…
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