Curt Cignetti, once a quiet hire at Indiana, turned heads with an 11-win 2024 season and a national title in 2025, making him the most sought-after coach in college football. Teams like Penn State, Michigan, and even NFL franchises flirted with poaching him — including a rumored Raiders connection — but Cignetti made it clear he’s a college guy for life, having turned down the Packers in 2000. Indiana rewarded his loyalty with a massive contract extension: $13.2M/year through 2033, plus a $15M buyout, cementing him as one of the highest-paid coaches in the game. With strong support, top-tier staff, and a home in Bloomington, Cignetti says he’s found his place — and this is where his story ends.
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