Overview
- The university announced the hire Tuesday, with local reports noting a formal press conference to introduce Kjar later in the day.
- Deseret News reported that Kjar agreed to a four-year contract to lead the Wildcats.
- Kjar leaves Corner Canyon with seven 6A titles and a 112-10 record and a reputation for developing NFL quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Jaxson Dart.
- He takes over after a 4-8 season and a mid-November coaching change, inheriting quarterback uncertainty following Jackson Gilkey’s season-ending injury.
- Kjar said he will immediately focus on recruiting, staff and roster construction, is stepping away from his teaching role this week, and has a son, Noah, already on the Weber State roster.