Pittsburgh Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi has received a two-year contract extension through the 2021 season, the school announced Thursday.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

"I plan to make Pittsburgh our home for a very long time, and we're glad the leadership at Pitt feels the same way," Narduzzi said in a statement. "It is an honor to serve as Pitt's head football coach and I'm continuously energized by what we can, and will, accomplish here."

Under Pat Narduzzi, Pittsburgh ranks 24th nationally in total defense and is tied for eighth in sacks with 37. AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Pittsburgh went 8-4 in Narduzzi's first season and will face Navy at the Military Bowl on Dec. 28.

Narduzzi, who formerly was the defensive coordinator under Mark Dantonio at Michigan State, led the Panthers to their most regular-season wins since 2009.

"Pat Narduzzi has adrenalized Pitt football on and off the field," athletic director Scott Barnes said in a statement. "We are proud of what our program has accomplished this season."

The Panthers finished second in the ACC Coastal at 6-2 despite being finish prior to the season. The Panthers also lost reigning ACC Player of the Year James Conner to a knee injury in the season opener.

ESPN's Joe Schad and The Associated Press contributed to this report.