How Curt Cignetti Became College Football’s Highest-Paid Coach
On February 20, 2026, Indiana University finalized a historic contract extension for head coach Curt Cignetti, raising his average annual salary to $13.2 million through the 2033 season. This deal officially moves Cignetti past Georgia’s Kirby Smart ($13.2M) and LSU’s Lane Kiffin ($13M), making him the highest-paid coach in the history of the sport. The…