Tennessee didn't wait long to reward head coach Josh Heupel following a 2022 season that exceeded expectations.
The university announced Tuesday it has signed Heupel to an extension through January 2029 that will pay him $9 million annually.
Athletic director Danny White provided a statement on the deal:
"The results over Josh's first two seasons speak for themselves. He and his staff have energized both our football program and our fanbase with an aggressive brand of football, a competitive culture that creates leaders and a relentless approach to raising the bar every single day.