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.

"I couldn't be more proud to be a Hoosier, and I plan on retiring as a Hoosier," Cignetti said in a video announcement. "The way this state has embraced us and our success in football has meant more to me than anything else."

Indiana's athletic director, Scott Dolson, expressed the university's commitment to investing in the football program and ensuring Cignetti remains the leader. "His accomplishments during the last season and a half have been nothing short of remarkable," Dolson said.