Bronco Mendenhall Returns to New Mexico as Head Football Coach

The former BYU and Virginia coach, with a career record of 135-81, is tasked with revitalizing a program that hasn't seen a winning season since 2016.

• Bronco Mendenhall, former head coach for BYU and Virginia, has been hired as the new head coach for New Mexico's football team.
• Mendenhall's deal with New Mexico spans five years and marks a return to the team, as he previously served as the team's defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach from 1998-2002.
• Mendenhall has a career record of 135-81 over 17 seasons and has led teams to 14 bowl appearances, including taking Virginia to an Orange Bowl.
• New Mexico's previous coach, Danny Gonzales, was fired in November after four seasons with a record of 11-32.
• The hiring of Mendenhall is part of New Mexico's strategy to revitalize their football program, which hasn't had a winning season since 2016.

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