LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Curt Cignetti, the hottest name in college football coaching, isn't going anywhere.

Indiana University announced Thursday that Cignetti has agreed to a new eight-year contract worth an average of $11.6 million per year — a bold move that not only silences rumors linking him to powerhouse programs like Penn State, but reinforces IU's commitment to chasing championships.

The deal runs through 2033 and keeps the architect of Indiana's football renaissance at the helm during what's shaping up to be a legitimate College Football Playoff run.

Georgia's Kirby Smart, at $13 million annually, and Ohio State's Ryan Day, at $12.5 million, are reported to be the highest paid coaches in college football by average annual income. Cignetti's new deal puts him just ahead of US

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