UConn announced a two-year contract extension for the football coach Jim Mora as the Huskies opened the Fenway Bowl against North Carolina on Saturday.

The new contract is worth $10.01 million over the remaining four years and keeps the 63-year-old Mora under contract through the 2028 season.

“I would like to thank you David Benedict, Radenka Maric and the University of Connecticut leadership for their trust in me and their commitment to our football program,” Mora said. “When I first got here I talked about where we wanted to go with this program and we’ve made a lot of progress, but we still have a lot to do. The commitment and dedication of the university and the athletic department make me excited about the future of our football team.”

Mora entered Saturday with a 17-20 record since taking over the Huskies in 2022. UConn is 8-4 in 2024 after going 6-7 and 3-9 in Mora’s first two seasons.

“Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of returning our football team to success, and through his experience, energy and leadership, he has accomplished just that,” said the athletic director David Benedict. “He has led our program to the post-season bowl game twice and just led our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history, building momentum to move this program forward. I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead.”