Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti agrees to new contract with Indiana

In Indiana's best start in Hoosiers football history Curt Cignetti is here to stay in Bloomington as IU and Cignetti reached a new eight year deal that averages $8 million, plus an annual $1 million retention bonus.

The new deal, which will keep him in Bloomington through 2032, is set to double Cignetti's salary and also provide a significant increase to the salary pool for the Hoosiers staff.

Cignetti’s original contract paid him a $4.25 million base salary this year. The move will jump him from near the bottom in Big Ten coaching pay to the top five, according toUSA Today’s coaching salary database.

"I am beyond appreciative for the tremendous commitment, confidence, and support from President Pam Whitten and Athletic Director Scott Dolson," Cignetti said in a statement. "Manette [his wife] and I love Bloomington and are grateful for how the IU community has embraced us. I look forward to leading this outstanding program and doing my part to continue the momentum for Hoosier football."

"Since arriving on campus, Coach Cignetti has been the architect of one of college football's greatest turnarounds and has shown the world that IU is also a football school," said Indiana University President Pamela Whitten. "Coach Cignetti exemplifies IU's goal to win in all that we do.  The success he has brought to Indiana football is shining a light on all that is amazing about Indiana University.  We are excited that Coach Cignetti and his wonderful family will be a part of the Hoosier Nation for many years to come."

No. 5 Indiana takes on No. 2 Ohio State in the biggest showdown of the season on Saturday at Noon ET on Fox.