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If the Nittany Lions were banking on Curt Cignetti to head to State College, they need to go to Plan B.

Indiana University agreed to a massive eight-year contract extension with Cignetti, their head football coach, that makes him the third-highest paid coach in college football.

Cignetti’s new deal is worth $93 million over eight years, giving him an estimated $11.6 million per season. The contract is set to run through Nov. 30, 2033.

This extension comes after rumors of Cignetti being someone Penn State could pursue to replace James Franklin , who was fired after three straight losses this season.

"At Indiana University, we are committed to performing at the highest levels in everything we do, and no one has exemplif

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