Buffalo rewards coach Pete Lembo with raise, extension

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The University at Buffalo is rewarding coach Pete Lembo in the wake of his 9-4 debut season as coach of the Bulls.

Lembo receives an additional year on his contract through the 2029 season, the school announced. Buffalo also gave Lembo a raise, sources tell ESPN.

The deal includes a significant increase in resources for assistant coaches and staff.

"Pete Lembo exceeded expectations as our head football coach during his first year at UB," athletics director Mark Alnutt said in a statement. "He has definitely earned and deserves a contract extension. He has instilled an unbelievable culture in our program that resulted in a very successful year both on and off the field. In…