When Indiana University announced on October 16, 2025 that Curt Cignetti had agreed to a new eight-year contract extension — averaging about $11.6 million annually and running through November 2033 — it was a bold declaration of intent. But was this the right  time for the Hoosiers to lock in their coach? The answer lies somewhere between “yes” and “wait.” There is a strong case that the timing was spot-on. First, Cignetti has re-energized the Indiana football program in spec