Indiana's Cignetti Gets $13.2M Extension Through 2033

Indiana Hoosiers head football coach Curt Cignetti agreed Friday to a new contract extension that raises his annual salary to $13.2 million through the 2033 season, solidifying his commitment to the program following its first national championship.

The adjustment stems from a good faith market review clause in Cignetti's previous extension, signed in October 2025. That provision required Indiana to renegotiate his pay within 120 days of the Hoosiers reaching the College Football Playoff semifinal, ensuring his salary ranks among the top three in the nation. Indiana activated the clause after defeating Alabama in the Rose Bowl, which propelled the team to the semifinals and ultimately a title-game victory over Miami. The new deal includes a $15 million buyout should Cignetti leave for another job, while the university would owe him his remaining salary if terminated without cause.

Cignetti, 64, now joins Georgia's Kirby Smart and LSU's Lane Kiffin as one of only three college football coaches earning at least $13 million annually. His previous salary stood at $11.6 million. This marks the third revision to his contract in just over two years, reflecting Indiana's determination...