Bronco Mendenhall Named Utah State Football Head Coach

The veteran coach leaves New Mexico after one season to sign a six-year deal with the Aggies.

Bronco Mendenhall, 58, departs New Mexico after leading the Lobos to a 5-7 record in his first and only season, their best since 2016.
Utah State finalized a six-year, $12.9 million contract with Mendenhall, including increased budgets for assistant coaches and program development.
Mendenhall brings a 140-88 career record, with past success at BYU, where he led the Cougars to 11 straight bowl games, and at Virginia, where he guided the team to an Orange Bowl appearance in 2019.
The Aggies, who finished 4-8 this season, aim to rebuild under Mendenhall following three consecutive losing seasons and the firing of former coach Blake Anderson over Title IX compliance issues.
Utah State is set to transition to the Pac-12 Conference in 2026, positioning the program for a competitive future under Mendenhall's leadership.