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Indiana Gives Coach Contract Extension Amid Big Ten Rival's Opening

Indiana Gives Coach Contract Extension Amid Big Ten Rival's Opening

Summary

Category: sports Indiana University has extended contracts for key football coaches after a successful season. Head coach Curt Cignetti received a new eight-year contract, while defensive coordinator Bryant Haines got an extension, following the team's win in the Big Ten Championship and participation in the College Football Playoff.

Key Facts

  • Indiana University's head coach Curt Cignetti signed an eight-year contract worth about $11.6 million annually.
  • The team won the Big Ten Championship and is the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.
  • Defensive coordinator Bryant Haines received a contract extension, earning nearly $3 million per year.
  • Indiana is ranked No. 6 in the nation for total defense, allowing an average of 257.2 yards per game.
  • Under Cignetti and with Haines' defensive strategies, Indiana has a record of 24-2.
  • The defense played a crucial role in Indiana's success, including holding Ohio State to just 10 points in the championship game.
  • Bryant Haines was considered a possible candidate for a coaching position at Michigan.
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