Miracle in Bloomington as Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti allowed himself to smile for the first time all day. A rare sight which was seen during a brief postgame interview. After blowing away the Wolverines 20-15. Don’t ask why. He is the only up there with the Oregon coach who has achieved the incredible feat this season. We are sure they must be getting their pockets heavy after this. These guys are 10-0 overall.

Once that sinks in, let us allow you to leave even more shocked by the number of commas in his bonuses. This is Cignetti’s only first season at Indiana University, and what a season he is having. He’s only hit one jackpot on the high-stakes slot machine so far. He also gets a $250,000 bonus as the Hoosiers hit a significant milestone. The team secured one of the coveted incentive targets in their Bowl Subdivision contract by finishing the regular season among the top six in the 18-team Big Ten Conference.

Indiana’s minimum final position in the standings was cemented before they even took the field against Michigan. They can finish Big Ten play no worse than fourth place, currently seeded 8. The Indiana HC is now sitting pretty with $600,000 in bonuses. Thanks to an automatic one-year contract extension and a $250,000 raise starting next season. This sweet deal kicked in when Indiana clinched bowl eligibility with their sixth win. That added season is set to be worth a cool $5.1 million, with at least $3.3 million guaranteed.

If the Hoosiers keep their winning streak alive, Cignetti could rake in an additional $2.7 million in bonuses. The next milestone? A juicy $250,000 more if the team secures second place in the Big Ten. This is a tangible testament to IU’s confidence in his leadership.

Furthermore, with bowl eligibility secured, further incentives are still on the table, including $200,000 for any bowl game appearance. Against Michigan, Cignetti and the squad showcased their mettle. He himself acknowledged the significance of this win, calling it a “gutsy performance” that revealed the team’s depth and determination. It’s not just the monetary things Indiana HC enjoyed today. He’ll never forget November 10 for one big reason.

It’s a 10/10 day for Curt Cignetti and his family

Undefeated, the Hoosiers CFP hopes strengthened with two games left in the regular season. Saturday was already a good day to be an Indiana coach, Curt Cignetti. He also unintentionally, after the win, sent a clap back to some people who refused to believe in him and his side.

However, keeping all the trash talk away, the Cignetti family kept the celebration rolling post-game. His daughter Natalie Cignetti and her boyfriend, Trent VanHorn, got engaged right on the Memorial Stadium field after the game. “Great way to cap off a gritty win!” Cignetti wrote on X, sharing a picture of VanHorn’s heartwarming Jumbotron proposal. Which read, “Natalie, every day is a 10-0 with you. Will you marry me?” A perfect 10 ending to a gritty day on the field.

This season has already been more than a jackpot for Cignetti.