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Cignetti's Contract Clause Triggers Major Salary Bump
9 Jan
Summary
- Coach Cignetti's contract triggers a salary review due to Indiana's CFP semi-final appearance.
- NFL teams face high buyouts and new salaries for college coaches.
- Marshall Faulk's contract includes a unique clause for fundraising incentives.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti is set for a substantial salary renegotiation following the Hoosiers' unexpected advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. His contract stipulated a review to place him among the top three highest-paid coaches if this playoff milestone was reached, a clause now activated. This success, including a stunning Rose Bowl victory, highlights a remarkable turnaround from his previous role, drawing significant viewership and donor support.
The current NFL coaching carousel, marked by numerous head coach firings, shows little inclination to poach top college talent due to prohibitive buyout clauses and salary expectations. Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Texas's Steve Sarkisian have affirmed their commitment to college ball. Cignetti's own $15 million buyout and projected top-tier NFL salary make him an expensive prospect for NFL teams.
In other coaching news, UNLV's Dan Mullen publicly committed to staying with the Rebels, emphasizing job satisfaction over potential financial gains, despite his substantial buyout from a previous role. At Southern University, new head coach Marshall Faulk's three-year deal includes a unique performance-based incentive tied to fundraising, with a portion of new initiatives going to him, provided the team meets academic and postseason eligibility standards.
