OFFICIAL: Boise State Names Spencer Danielson As Full-Time Head Coach

Danielson is the 12th head coach in program history.

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On Saturday, Spencer Danielson became the first interim head coach in FBS history to win a conference championship game. On Sunday, he was promoted to the full-time role as the head coach of the Boise State Broncos. 

The Broncos are wrapping up a season where after the firing of Andy Avalos, Danielson led the Broncos to three straight wins and the Moutain West Conference championship.

"I am excited to announce Spencer Danielson as the next head coach of Boise State football," Boise State Athletic Director Jeremiah Dickey said in a statement Sunday afternoon. 

"I value process over results. As exciting as it was to win the last three games and reclaim the conference championship, from the standpoint of hiring a head coach, it was more exciting to me to hear Spencer's vision for the future and how he is going to approach the job full time. I am grateful for the work of our search committee to ensure we made the best decision for our student-athletes and Bronco Nation. I am extremely confident Spencer is an elite leader, a man of great substance and a rising star in the coaching profession who will lead Boise State football to great heights."

Since Danielson took over in the interim, Boise State averaged a whopping 38.7 points and over 460 yards of total offense. They also outscored opponents 116-49. Danielson has spent the last seven seasons at Boise State, namely the last three as the team's defensive coordinator.

"I am so honored and excited to be able to stay at home here at Boise State and to keep guiding these incredible young men," Danielson said in the aforementioned statement. "It is truly a blessing to be here in the Treasure Valley and to lead this program. This place has become home for me and my family. I am incredibly thankful to [BSU president] Dr. Tromp and Jeramiah Dickey for their faith in me to lead the Broncos. When you play together and you love each other you can accomplish amazing things, and we're just getting started."

Boise State will end their season by playing UCLA in the LA Bowl on December 16.