Butch Jones and Cincinnati have finalized the contract to officially make him the new head football coach of the Bearcats. I was able to confirm the deal being finalized with sources on location in Cincinnati moments ago.

The Associated Press' Larry Lage has reported that the deal is 5-year agreement. The salary has not been released but is expected to pay over $1 million.

An announcement is expected later on today (Wednesday) and Central Michigan is also expected to hold a press conference today to discuss their future plans for the coaching vacancy and who will run the program up to the GMAC Bowl on Jan. 6.