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Indiana Football DC Bryant Haines Signing Lucrative Extension
Bryant Haines' three-year extension with Indiana pays him about $3 million annually, making him the first IU assistant to surpass $3 million per year amid strong defensive rankings.
- On Friday, Indiana reached an agreement on a three-year extension with defensive coordinator Bryant Haines that will pay him in the range of $3 million a year, according to reports.
- Heavy external interest in Haines led Indiana to act after the 2024 season, with Scott Dolson prioritizing retention to preserve staff continuity.
- Indiana's defense ranked among the nation's best with 10.8 points and 257.2 yards allowed per game, recording 112 tackles for loss, 39 sacks, and shutting down Ohio State in the Big Ten title game.
- The deal preserves staff continuity as the coaching carousel continues, with Bryant Haines becoming the first IU assistant to cross the $1 million, $2 million and $3 million thresholds.
- Updated Dec. 12, 2025, as Indiana prepares for the Jan. 1 College Football Playoff quarterfinal, Haines' Dec. 9 awards highlight his rising profile.
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No. 1 Indiana keeps defensive coordinator Bryant Haines with new contract, AP source says
No. 1 Indiana is keeping defensive coordinator Bryant Haines after he agreed to a new contract that will make him one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in the nation, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person…
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Reports: Indiana DC Bryant Haines lands lucrative deal
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines was rewarded for overseeing the country's No. 2 scoring defense, landing one of the biggest contracts among assistant coaches, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.
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