Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Indiana Hoosiers Retain Defensive Coordinator Haines
The Indiana Hoosiers have given their defensive coordinator, Bryant Haines, a new three-year contract.
This makes him one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in college football.
Haines has done a great job improving the team's defense, which is now one of the best in the country.
The Hoosiers are having a fantastic season, winning the Big Ten championship and earning the top seed in the College Football Playoff.
Haines chose to stay with Indiana even though other teams were interested in hiring him.
The team's head coach, Curt Cignetti, has also been working hard to keep his coaching staff together, which has helped the team succeed.
Indiana University secured defensive coordinator Bryant Haines with a new three-year contract.
Haines is now one of the nation's highest-paid assistant coaches, with an annual salary approaching $3 million.
Indiana's defense ranks No. 2 in scoring defense and No. 6 in total yards allowed this season.
The Hoosiers won the Big Ten championship and earned the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.
Head coach Curt Cignetti has prioritized staff retention, losing only one assistant from last year's group.
- Who
- Bryant Haines, Indiana Hoosiers defensive coordinator
- What
- Signed a new three-year contract with Indiana University
- When
- Contract details announced, specific signing date not mentioned
- Where
- Indiana University
- Why
- To retain key staff and recognize Haines' contributions to the team's success
- Contract Duration
- 3 years
- Annual Salary
- Approximately $3 million
- Previous Salary
- $2 million per year
- Defensive Rankings
- No. 2 in scoring defense, No. 6 in total yards allowed
- Big Ten Championship
- December 6, 2025
- Playoff Seed
- No. 1 seed
- Upcoming Playoff Game
- Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2026