UConn coach Jim Mora gets extension through 2028

UConn coach Jim Mora agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the program through December 2028, the school announced Saturday.

Mora now has four years remaining on his contract, which holds a value of $10.01 million. He has the chance to earn more money through performance-based incentives and a retention bonus.

The news of Mora's extension came just before the Huskies beat North Carolina 27-14 in the Fenway Bowl in Boston.

"Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience, energy and leadership he has done just that," UConn athletic director David Benedict said in a statement. "He has taken our program to postseason bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history, building a momentum to keep this program moving forward. I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead."

Mora, 63, has been at the helm since the 2022 season and has guided the Huskies to an 18-20 record during his three seasons as coach. UConn won eight of its 12 regular-season games in 2024.

"I'd like to thank David Benedict, (school president) Radenka Maric and the University of Connecticut leadership for their trust in me and their commitment to our football program," Mora said in a statement. "When I first got here, I talked about where we wanted this program to go and we have shown great progress but we still have plenty of work to do. The commitment and dedication from the university and the athletic department has me excited about the future for our football team."

Before coming to UConn, Mora had head-coaching stints with the Atlanta Falcons (2004-06), the Seattle Seahawks (2009) and UCLA (2012-17).

--Field Level Media