Mario Cristobal agrees to long-term extension with Miami

The momentum Mario Cristobal has created in Miami has been recognized and rewarded by the program, as the head coach has agreed to a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Miami well into the next decade.

While the exact terms of the extension are not known, Cristobal is expected to get a raise starting this season from the $8 million he was set to make. The incumbent contract he signed with the Hurricanes was a 10-year deal worth $80 million, that was set to run through 2031.

Cristobal’s overall 35-19 record with Miami in four seasons doesn’t tell the full story of his recent impact, as the program has gone a combined 26-6 in the last two years.

NEW: Miami and head coach Mario Cristobal have agreed to a long-term contract extension, @Brett_McMurphy reports🙌 https://t.co/EpTxZf3bmTpic.twitter.com/swzyM8XBbO

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Cristobal led Miami to the national title game a year ago, where they fell to Indiana.

On3 reported that Cristobal plans to make a “substantial” donation to the university with their shared commitment to athletic excellence.

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