Bronco Mendenhall Joins Utah State as Head Coach

Bronco Mendenhall has been appointed as the new head football coach at Utah State University following a single season at the University of New Mexico, where he led the Lobos to a 5-7 record. Mendenhall, a seasoned coach with a career record of 140-88, returns to his native Utah, having previously coached at BYU and Virginia. Despite New Mexico's efforts to retain him with an enhanced offer, Mendenhall opted for Utah State, citing the opportunity to focus on both football and family. His leadership is praised for developing strong character and discipline among his players, aligning with Utah State's goals of program excellence. Utah State looks to Mendenhall to elevate its program after a challenging 4-8 season under interim coach Nate Dreiling. The move has been confirmed by both universities, with Mendenhall signing a six-year contract with Utah State.