Tennessee coach Josh Heupel receives rich extension through 2028

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel received a contract extension through the 2028 season that will pay him $9 million annually plus incentives, the school announced Tuesday.

Heupel led the Volunteers to an 11-2 record last season and a No. 6 national ranking. Tennessee defeated Clemson 31-14 in the Orange Bowl as the Volunteers improved to 18-8 in Heupel's two seasons.

Heupel, who turns 45 in March, becomes the sixth Southeast