Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti Agrees To New Contract Before Showdown vs. Ohio State

Curt Cignetti has been so good for Indiana's football program that he has already received a raise. 

Cignetti, 63, agreed to become Indiana's head coach after spending five seasons at James Madison. He left the Dukes with an impressive 52-9 record. Some fans were wondering if he was simply feasting on weaker competition. It didn't take long to find out that he's simply a great football coach. 

In just his first year in Bloomington, Cignetti has Indiana at 10-0. If the College Football Playoff started today, the Hoosiers would make the 12-team field. That's how impactful the veteran coach has been. 

On Saturday, Indiana rewarded Cignetti with a contract extension that includes a "significant increase in pay," per ESPN's Pete Thamel. 

Indiana has said that Cignetti's new deal will pay him an average salary of $8 million. He also received a $1 million retention bonus.

"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 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."