BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University's football team has a coach who won't be going anywhere any time soon.

On Thursday, the university and IU football coach Curt Cignetti agreed to terms on a new eight-year contract that will keep the successful coach tied to Bloomington until Nov. 30, 2033.

Cignetti's new contract comes with an average annual compensation of $11.6 million.

“At Indiana University, we are committed to performing at the highest levels in everything we do, and no one has exemplified that more than Coach Cignetti,” said Indiana University President Pamela Whitten. "Put simply, Cig is a winner. From last year’s College Football Playoff appearance to this year’s top-3 national ranking, the IU Football program’s success has been tremendous. Curt and Manette Cignetti are hom

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