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Boise State Athletics
Spencer Danielson Inks New Contract
12/21/2022 4:55:00 PM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State's defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson will Bleed Blue for at least two more seasons, Bronco Head Coach Andy Avalos announced, Wednesday. Approval of a final contract is subject to the State Board of Education.
"There's no doubt Spencer is one of the brightest defensive coaches in the country," Avalos said. "His love for our players is unquestioned and he is a tremendous leader and developer of young men both on and off the field."
Danielson, who has been on the Broncos' staff since 2017, has been the defensive coordinator under Avalos for the last two seasons, leading one of the most prolific defensive units nationally.
Boise State is one of 19 schools in the NCAA Football Subdivision (FBS) to record at least 20 takeaways in both 2021 and 2022.
This season, Boise State is the only school outside the Big Ten to rank in the 25 nationally in passing defense (sixth, 167.7 ypg), passing efficiency defense (eighth, 109.70), total defense (ninth, 292.5 ypg), red zone touchdowns allowed (11th, 16), red zone scores allowed (tied-13th, 28), first downs allowed (15th, 204), scoring defense (17th, 19.5 ppg) and third down defense (17th, 31.5%).
"There's no doubt Spencer is one of the brightest defensive coaches in the country," Avalos said. "His love for our players is unquestioned and he is a tremendous leader and developer of young men both on and off the field."
Danielson, who has been on the Broncos' staff since 2017, has been the defensive coordinator under Avalos for the last two seasons, leading one of the most prolific defensive units nationally.
Boise State is one of 19 schools in the NCAA Football Subdivision (FBS) to record at least 20 takeaways in both 2021 and 2022.
This season, Boise State is the only school outside the Big Ten to rank in the 25 nationally in passing defense (sixth, 167.7 ypg), passing efficiency defense (eighth, 109.70), total defense (ninth, 292.5 ypg), red zone touchdowns allowed (11th, 16), red zone scores allowed (tied-13th, 28), first downs allowed (15th, 204), scoring defense (17th, 19.5 ppg) and third down defense (17th, 31.5%).
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