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Clemson football: What makes Brent Venables great

Oct 3, 2020; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables communicates with players in the Virginia game during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK Ncaa Football Virginia At Clemson

A new deal was announced with Clemson football defensive coordinator Brent Venables on Wednesday to make him the highest-paid assistant in all of College Football.

The Clemson board of trustees’ compensation committee approved a contract extension that will pay Venables $2.5 million per year through 2026. The pay raise is $100,000 extra per year and added another year to his contract.