Boise State has rewarded head coach Spencer Danielson with a lucrative new five-year contract after his historic first full season. According to reports, the deal doubles Danielson’s salary to an average of $2.2 million annually, recognizing his remarkable achievement of guiding the Broncos to their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance.
The 15-3 overall record and perfect 10-0 conference mark in just 18 games at the helm made Danielson’s extension a priority for Boise State’s administration. His rapid rise from interim coach following Andy Avalos’ dismissal late in 2023 to becoming the face of the resurgent Broncos program has captivated the college football world.
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“Boise State has finalized a new contract for coach Spencer Danielson, as he’s agreed to a new five-year deal that essentially doubles his salary to an average of $2.2 million.” Pete Thamel reported on social media, breaking news of the finalized agreement between the coach and the university.
Sources: Boise State has finalized a new contract for coach Spencer Danielson, as he’s agreed to a new five-year deal that essentially doubles his salary to an average of $2.2 million. Danielson led Boise State to the College Football Playoff in his first full season. pic.twitter.com/3zBPSf4af7
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 29, 2025
With the contract, Danielson is reportedly positioned as the second-highest paid coach in the Mountain West, trailing only UNLV’s Dan Mullen ($3.5 million) and matching Utah State’s Bronco Mendenhall at the $2 million threshold. The investment reflects Boise State’s commitment to maintaining its status as the premier Group of Five program.
The new agreement includes significant provisions for both the coaching and support staff, ensuring continuity within a program that has reclaimed its spot among college football’s elite non-Power Five schools. Danielson’s ability to retain star running back Ashton Jeanty during his Heisman Trophy finalist campaign was another feather in the young coach’s cap.
Danielson’s immediate impact was evident when he took over the program with four games remaining in 2023, leading the Broncos to a 3-1 finish and a Mountain West title. He followed that impressive debut with a 12-2 season in 2024, securing another conference championship, and in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, they earned the No. 3 seed.
With fall camp approaching, Danielson faces new challenges despite his financial security. Finding a replacement for the “irreplaceable” Jeanty and working with a new offensive coordinator will test the coach’s leadership as expectations soar following the contract extension.
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This contract solidifies Boise State’s belief in Danielson’s vision for the program, which has already returned the Broncos to national prominence after just one full season under his guidance. Fans are eagerly anticipating how he’ll build upon this foundation in 2025.
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