Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson’s Contract & Career Background

After Boise State fired previous head coach Andy Avalos, the Broncos promoted defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson to interim head coach. It was up to him to lead Boise State to a strong finish in 2023.

He did exactly that. The Broncos went on to win the Mountain West Championship over UNLV, and Boise State then made Danielson the long-term leader of the program. And he followed that up by leading Boise State to another MW title and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024.

The Broncos won the MW again in 2025 and hope to win another conference title in the Pac-12 this year.

Here’s a look at Danielson’s career up to this point:

What’s Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson’s Salary?

Danielson made $2 million last year, according to USA Today.

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Spencer Danielson’s Coaching History

What’s Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson’s Record?

Danielson is 24-8 in the FBS as a head coach. He’s 0-3 in bowl games, one of those losses being against Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl in 2024.

How Old Is Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson?

Danielson is 37 years old.

Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson’s Background

Going into the 2023 season, the Broncos’ defense was one of the best units in the country with Danielson at defensive coordinator.

In 2022, the Broncos allowed the sixth-fewest yards in the FBS (281.5 per game) and the 11th-fewest points (18.5). The season before, they allowed the 12th-fewest points (19 per game).

Danielson was a positional coach at Boise State before being promoted to DC. From 2013-16, he coached at his alma mater, Azusa Pacific. He was a linebackers coach and a recruiting coordinator there.