Indiana locked in head coach Curt Cignetti with a new eight-year deal through 2033, averaging $11.6 million—which would be third-highest nationally in 2025. The $93 million contract is fully guaranteed unless he’s fired for cause, with a $15 million buyout if he leaves for another school. The move comes days after Penn State fired James Franklin, as Cignetti’s No. 3 Hoosiers enjoy their highest AP ranking. A year ago, he signed through 2032 at $8.3 million amid a 10-0 start and later led IU to a school-record 11 wins. “I plan on retiring as a Hoosier,” he said.

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