If new Colorado football defensive coordinator Robert Livingston stays with the Buffs past this upcoming season, he’ll become the highest-paid assistant coach in program history — barring any other significant hires.
USA TODAY Sports reporter Brent Schrotenboer revealed on Friday that Livingston signed a two-year contract last week that has him getting paid $800,000 in 2024 and $995,000 in 2025. As Schrotenboer pointed out, Livingston’s contract incentivizes him to remain in Boulder for more than one season, which would have him earning that record salary of just under $1 million.
Livingston, 38, joins head coach Deion Sanders’ staff after spending the past eight seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals’ secondary coach. There, the former William & Mary safety mentored standout defensive backs such as Jessie Bates III, Vonn Bell and Cam Taylor-Britt. This upcoming season will be his first as a defensive coordinator at any level.
Other new names joining Coach Prime’s staff include Jason Phillips (wide receivers) and Phil Loadholt (O-line).
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