Buffalo, NY -- (Sports Network) - The University of Buffalo announced Tuesday that head football coach Turner Gill has received a contract extension through the 2012 season. The contract moves the third-year coach's salary to the top tier of all Mid-American Conference coaches.

Gill, who earned Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year honors this fall after leading Buffalo to its finest season in its FBS history, originally signed a five-year contract in December of 2005.

Buffalo was 5-3 in the MAC in 2007, and held a share of the MAC East Division title with a 4-2 record. The five wins overall were the most by the Bulls since moving up to Division I-A in 1999.

"I am grateful to President John Simpson and Athletic Director, Warde Manuel for extending my contract and their commitment to both myself and the football program," Gill said. "It is great to know they are as committed to the staff as we are to them. I feel very honored to be at this outstanding University."