BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University and IU head coach Curt Cignetti have agreed to terms on a new eight-year contract.
The contract will have an average compensation of $8 million and an annual $1 million retention bonus, university officials said.
The new contract will run through Nov. 30, 2032.
“Since arriving on campus, Coach Cignetti has been the architect of one of college football’s greatest turnarounds and has shown the world that IU is also a football school,” said Pamela Whitten, IU president. “Coach Cignetti exemplifies IU's goal to win in all that we do. The success he has brought to Indiana football is shining a light on all that is amazing about Indiana University. We are excited that Coach Cignetti and his wonderful family will be a part of the Hoosier Nation for many years to come."
“I am beyond appreciative for the tremendous commitment, confidence, and support from President Pam Whitten and Athletic Director Scott Dolson. Manette and I love Bloomington and are grateful for how the IU community has embraced us,” Cignetti said. “I look forward to leading this outstanding program and doing my part to continue the momentum for Hoosier football."
Cignetti previously agreed to a six-year contract starting on Dec. 1, 2023 and ending on Nov. 30, 2029.
The Hoosiers are 10-0, which is the best start in the university's history.
IU is currently ranked No. 5. The school ranks second nationally in scoring offense (43.9), seventh in scoring defense (13.8), 16th in total offense (453.2) and third in total defense (255.5).
“After first meeting Coach Cignetti, we were very confident that he was the perfect fit for what we were trying to build with our football program,” said Scott Dolson, IU vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. “We were confident IU could become a winning program and we love what he’s building here. We love the student-athletes that he’s bringing here. We love how our fanbase has rallied around this team and made Memorial Stadium the place to be on Saturday afternoons. And now, we love the fact that he’s going to be doing all those things right here in Bloomington for a long, long time.”
IU's next game is on Saturday, Nov. 23 at noon when they face off against No. 2 Ohio State.