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Boise State coaches history

Current coach
Spencer Danielson
Head coaches
9
Most wins
Chris Petersen 92
Longest tenure
Chris Petersen 8 yrs
Boise State Broncos head coaches, newest first
CoachYearsSeasonsRecordWin %Best seasonBest final AP rank
Spencer Danielson 2023-2026 4 28-9 .757 12-2 (2024) No. 8 (2024)
Andy Avalos 2021-2023 3 22-14 .611 10-4 (2022) Not ranked
Bryan Harsin 2014-2020 7 69-19 .784 12-2 (2014) No. 16 (2014)
Chris Petersen 2006-2013 8 92-12 .885 14-0 (2009) No. 4 (2009)
Dan Hawkins 2001-2005 5 53-11 .828 13-1 (2003) No. 12 (2004)
Dirk Koetter 1998-2000 3 26-10 .722 10-2 (2000) Not ranked
Houston Nutt 1997 1 4-7 .364 4-7 (1997) Not ranked
Pokey Allen 1996 1 1-1 .500 1-1 (1996) Not ranked
Tom Mason 1996 1 1-9 .100 1-9 (1996) Not ranked

Head coaches from CollegeFootballData coach records, interim coaches included as their own line. The current season's record comes from this season's results.

Every Boise State head coach on record since 1996: the years each one led the program, the record, win percentage and best season, with Chris Petersen the winningest at 92 wins. For year-by-year results, see the Boise State record by year.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Boise State head coach?

Spencer Danielson, head coach since 2023, with a 28-9 record.

Who is the winningest coach in Boise State history?

Chris Petersen, 92 wins (92-12) from 2006-2013.

How many head coaches has Boise State had?

9 head coaches on record since 1996, interim coaches included.

Who coached Boise State the longest?

Chris Petersen, 8 seasons (2006-2013).

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