Mario Cristobal signs long-term contract extension with Miami Hurricanes
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal has reportedly signed a long-term contract extension as he begins his fifth season with the team. Cristobal, who initially signed a 10-year contract worth approximately $8 million per year, has guided the Hurricanes to consecutive bowl games, culminating in a 10-2 regular season last year. The team reached the College Football Playoff and finished as runners-up in the national championship game. A University of Miami spokesperson has not commented on the details of the extension.
- •Cristobal has agreed to a long-term contract extension.
- •He originally signed a 10-year contract with Miami in 2022.
- •The Hurricanes finished last season with a 10-2 record.
- •Miami made its first College Football Playoff appearance last season.
- •Cristobal has a 35-19 record at Miami.
- 2:54 AMESPN NCAAF — Sources: Cristobal secures extension with Miami
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes make huge decision on Mario Cristobal’s future
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes and Mario Cristobal Agree on Long-Term Extension
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal reportedly signs long-term contract extension
"Miami coach Mario Cristobal plans to stick around his alma mater for a long time. The Hurricanes coach, who is entering his fifth season at the helm in Coral Gables, has agreed to a “long-term” contract extension, according to a report from On3. A UM spokesperson did not return a request for comment on Monday evening. Cristobal originally signed a 10-year contract (which would take him through ...
"Miami coach Mario Cristobal, who led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff title game last season before losing to Indiana, has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school, sources told ESPN on Monday night, confirming a report.
"Fresh off a historic championship run and elite recruiting success, the Miami Hurricanes secure Mario Cristobal's future to cement "The U" as a perennial national title contender.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 4, 2026, 2:54 AMSources: Cristobal secures extension with Miami
Miami coach Mario Cristobal, who led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff title game last season before losing to Indiana, has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school, sources told ESPN on Monday night, confirming a report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:41 AMMiami Hurricanes make huge decision on Mario Cristobal’s future
Mario Cristobal sees his time with the Miami Hurricanes extended after securing a new long-term contract with the program on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:40 AMMiami Hurricanes and Mario Cristobal Agree on Long-Term Extension
Fresh off a historic championship run and elite recruiting success, the Miami Hurricanes secure Mario Cristobal's future to cement "The U" as a perennial national title contender.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:24 AMHurricanes coach Mario Cristobal reportedly signs long-term contract extension
Miami coach Mario Cristobal plans to stick around his alma mater for a long time. The Hurricanes coach, who is entering his fifth season at the helm in Coral Gables, has agreed to a “long-term” contract extension, according to a report from On3. A UM spokesperson did not return a request for comment on Monday evening. Cristobal originally signed a 10-year contract (which would take him through ...
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