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Cignetti Signs $11.6M Contract with Indiana University Football

10/22/2025

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Curt Cignetti of Indiana University signed an eight-year contract on October 16, 2025, effective December 1, 2025.
The deal targets about $11.6 million annually, with a $500,000 base salary plus marketing income.
The buyout starts at $15 million if he leaves before November 30, 2026, and declines thereafter.
The contract includes provisions for a market review if Indiana reaches the playoff semifinals.

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Curt Cignetti of Indiana University signed an eight-year contract on October 16, 2025, effective December 1, 2025.
The deal targets about $11.6 million annually, with a $500,000 base salary plus marketing income.
The buyout starts at $15 million if he leaves before November 30, 2026, and declines thereafter.
The contract includes provisions for a market review if Indiana reaches the playoff semifinals.