Richmond, VA -- (Sports Network) - The University of Richmond has rewarded head football coach Mike London with a contract extension through the 2014 season.

London guided Richmond to the 2008 FCS national championship in his first season with his alma mater.

"Extending this agreement is another positive step for Spider Football," said Richmond athletic director Jim Miller. "There is no doubt Mike is the right person to lead our football program as we continue to keep the University of Richmond among the nation's elite FCS teams.

"This is a tribute to Mike's success and his ability to mold champions on the field and in the classroom."

The agreement is a two-year extension of London's original five-year contract, which he signed in January of 2008. Salary terms were not disclosed, but the agreement can be extended again based on performance.

"I am grateful to many people who helped make this happen," said London. "I would like to thank President Ayers and Jim Miller for their commitment to the football program, our players who dedicate themselves on and off the field, and most importantly, the tireless work of our assistant coaches and staff.

"It has been my desire to relocate my family to Richmond and this contract extension will allow that to happen. The University of Richmond has new and exciting initiatives under way and I am excited to be part of its continued growth."

London, a 1983 Richmond graduate, had been the defensive coordinator at the University of Virginia before taking over the Spider program.

After starting the season 4-3, Richmond rattled off nine straight victories en route to the school's first NCAA team national championship in any sport. The unseeded Spiders' playoff run included road wins at Appalachian State and Northern Iowa, before a 24-7 win over Montana in the title bout.