- Program
- Boise State
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2023
- Conference
- Pac-12
- Education
- Azusa Pacific University (Bachelor’s in Business Administration, 2012; Master’s in Business Administration, 2013)
Profile
Spencer Danielson was promoted to head coach at Boise State after serving as defensive coordinator and a three-week interim stint; the school announced him as the 12th head coach on Dec. 3, 2023. In his first full seasons he led the Broncos to three consecutive Mountain West championships, Boise State’s first College Football Playoff appearance (2024), a 12-win season and multiple coach-of-the-year recognitions. Danielson rose through the program from graduate assistant to coordinator and is credited with consistently top-tier defensive finishes in the Mountain West.
Coaching Approach
Defense-first architect who builds aggressive, backfield-penetrating units—Boise State ranked among the national leaders in total and scoring defense under his coordination—and pairs that with continuity from internal staff promotion; as interim and head coach he sustained offensive output while relying on disciplined, stout defensive performance to win conference titles.
Career Highlights
- Named Boise State’s 12th head coach on Dec. 3, 2023 after an interim run
- Led Boise State to three straight Mountain West championships and a 12-win CFP season in 2024
- As defensive coordinator, Boise State ranked sixth nationally in total defense (2022) and top three in Mountain West scoring defense during his DC tenure
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