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Indiana Coach Cignetti Inks $8M Deal Through 2029

11/15/2025

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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has signed a contract through 2029 that sets his annual salary at $8 million, making him the highest-paid employee in Indiana's history.
The extension follows Indiana's 2024 season, in which he led the Hoosiers to an 11-1 record and a College Football Playoff berth.
His previous salary was $4.5 million per year.
The new deal includes bonuses and support for program infrastructure.

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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has signed a contract through 2029 that sets his annual salary at $8 million, making him the highest-paid employee in Indiana's history.
The extension follows Indiana's 2024 season, in which he led the Hoosiers to an 11-1 record and a College Football Playoff berth.
His previous salary was $4.5 million per year.
The new deal includes bonuses and support for program infrastructure.