COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State's Ryan Day is the highest-paid coach in Big Ten football.

Day makes about $12.5 million each year in total compensation, making him the second-highest paid coach overall, according to USA Today's updated data base. Under his leadership, Ohio State has maintained their status as the No. 1 ranked team for most of the season. See previous coverage of Day's contract in the video player above.

NBC4 analyzed the salaries and records of Big Ten coaches. Although the top two highest-paid coaches were also the highest performing teams, the correlation diminished quickly.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti's correlation is a reflection of his success this season, rather than initial incentive. Cignetti is undefeated and agreed to a new eight-year contact on Thursday.

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