CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — Northern Iowa football coach Mark Farley has received a five-year contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2026 season.
Athletics director David Harris announced the move Monday morning.
"For two decades, coach Farley has led this team to unprecedented heights, built a consistent winner on the field and helped mold leaders in our community," Harris said in a release. "We are grateful for his leadership and look forward to working with him to meet the lofty expectations for our football program.
"However, during this time of financial challenges, we are equally grateful for his willingness to restructure his contract to put our department in a more sustainable position as we deal with the fiscal impact of the pandemic.