This year , it 's 9 , and the Big Ten has 5 ( Harbaugh , Meyer , Kirk Ferentz , James Franklin and Mark Dantonio ) .
Last year , the SEC had 11 of the 20 highest - paid coaches .
This year , SEC 's 9 , and the Big Ten has 5 ( Harbaugh , Meyer , Kirk Ferentz , James Franklin and Mark Dantonio ) .
Last year , the SEC had 11 of the 20 highest - paid coaches .