Bronco Mendenhall Hired as Utah State Coach

Bronco Mendenhall is set to leave New Mexico to become the head coach at Utah State, following a season where he led the Lobos to a 5-7 record, their best performance since 2016. Mendenhall, who previously coached at BYU and Virginia, is expected to take over a struggling Aggies program that finished 4-8 this season under interim coach Nate Dreiling, after the firing of Blake Anderson due to misconduct allegations. Mendenhall has a successful track record, leading BYU to 11 consecutive bowl games and transforming Virginia into a competitive ACC team. His hiring comes as Utah State prepares to leave the Mountain West for the Pac-12 in 2026. The Aggies are looking for stability after a tumultuous season marked by significant injuries and the tragic loss of a player. Mendenhall's experience in rebuilding programs will be critical for Utah State's future success.