What is Curt Cignetti's new contract with Indiana University?

Curt Cignetti has agreed to a new 8-year contract extension with Indiana University, keeping him as the Hoosiers' head coach through the 2033 season.

How much will Curt Cignetti be paid as part of his new contract with Indiana?

Cignetti's new contract will give him an average annual salary of $11.6 million, making him the third-highest paid coach in the country in 2025.

What has Curt Cignetti accomplished during his time as Indiana's head coach?

Under Cignetti's leadership, the Indiana Hoosiers have reached new heights, including a 10-0 start and College Football Playoff appearance last season, and a current No. 3 ranking in the AP poll, the highest in school history.

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Indiana Extends Head Coach Curt Cignetti's Contract Through 2033

16 Oct

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Summary

Curt Cignetti agrees to 8-year contract extension through 2033
Cignetti's new average annual salary of $11.6M makes him 3rd highest-paid coach in 2025
Indiana reaches highest AP ranking ever at No. 3 under Cignetti's leadership

Indiana Extends Head Coach Curt Cignetti's Contract Through 2033

On October 16, 2025, Indiana University announced that head football coach Curt Cignetti has agreed to a new 8-year contract extension, keeping him with the Hoosiers through the 2033 season. The deal raises Cignetti's average annual salary to $11.6 million, which would be the third-highest nationally in 2025, behind only Georgia's Kirby Smart and Ohio State's Ryan Day.

Cignetti, who is 17-2 midway through his second season at Indiana, has quickly turned the program into a national powerhouse. Just last year, he led the Hoosiers to a 10-0 start and their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance, setting a school record with 11 wins. This season, Indiana has continued its success, climbing to No. 3 in the Associated Press poll, their highest ranking ever.