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Cincinnati extends Luke Fickell's contract after playoff run
2 years ago - Feb 22, 2022, 4:42 PM
CINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell has received a two-year contract extension through 2028 and a raise to $5 million per year after leading the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff. The university board of trustees approved the contract extension Tuesday, also increasing the football staff salary pool to $5.2 million per year. ''Completing a contract extension for Coach Fickell was a top priority for our athletic department and university, and shows our commitment to growing this football program and taking it to the next level,'' Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham said in a sattement.