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Boise State Athletics
Erik Chinander Joins Boise State Staff
12/23/2022 10:30:00 AM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Two-time Broyles Award nominee Erik Chinander has been named the defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator at Boise State, head coach Andy Avalos announced, Friday.
Chinander brings two decades of coaching experience, most recently at Nebraska (2018-22). He also spent time at UCF (2016-17), Oregon (2014-15 and 2010-12), the Philadelphia Eagles (2013), Northern Iowa (2004-09) and Ellsworth (Iowa) Community College (2003). He was named a top 25 recruiter by Rivals in 2021.
"Erik coaches an aggressive style of defense that fits well as we continue to grow our program," Avalos said. "He brings a ton of experience at the college and pro level and I can't wait for him to get to know our players."
At both UCF and Nebraska, Chinander was the defensive coordinator. The Golden Knights ranked 18th and second nationally in takeaways during his two seasons in Orlando. In 2017, UCF went 13-0, won the American Athletic Conference and saw cornerback Mike Hughes earn All-America honors prior to becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick. Linebacker Shaquem Griffin (fifth round) was also selected in the 2018 NFL Draft.
In 2021, Nebraska finished 36th nationally in scoring defense, allowing 22.7 points per game with a schedule that featured eight teams that won at least nine games. The points per game average was the Cornhuskers' best since 2010. Nickel JoJo Domann was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press.
Chinander coached outsider linebackers at Oregon in 2014 and 2015. The Ducks recorded 34 takeaways in 2014 and played in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Chinander was an intern (2010) and graduate assistant (2011-12) in Eugene. During his five seasons with the Ducks, Oregon was 58-10, won three Pac-12 titles and twice played for the national championship.
In 2013, he was the assistant defensive line coach for the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles. At Northern Iowa, he coached tight ends and helped the Panthers win three conference titles and make three appearances in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs.
Chinander brings two decades of coaching experience, most recently at Nebraska (2018-22). He also spent time at UCF (2016-17), Oregon (2014-15 and 2010-12), the Philadelphia Eagles (2013), Northern Iowa (2004-09) and Ellsworth (Iowa) Community College (2003). He was named a top 25 recruiter by Rivals in 2021.
"Erik coaches an aggressive style of defense that fits well as we continue to grow our program," Avalos said. "He brings a ton of experience at the college and pro level and I can't wait for him to get to know our players."
At both UCF and Nebraska, Chinander was the defensive coordinator. The Golden Knights ranked 18th and second nationally in takeaways during his two seasons in Orlando. In 2017, UCF went 13-0, won the American Athletic Conference and saw cornerback Mike Hughes earn All-America honors prior to becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick. Linebacker Shaquem Griffin (fifth round) was also selected in the 2018 NFL Draft.
In 2021, Nebraska finished 36th nationally in scoring defense, allowing 22.7 points per game with a schedule that featured eight teams that won at least nine games. The points per game average was the Cornhuskers' best since 2010. Nickel JoJo Domann was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press.
Chinander coached outsider linebackers at Oregon in 2014 and 2015. The Ducks recorded 34 takeaways in 2014 and played in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Chinander was an intern (2010) and graduate assistant (2011-12) in Eugene. During his five seasons with the Ducks, Oregon was 58-10, won three Pac-12 titles and twice played for the national championship.
In 2013, he was the assistant defensive line coach for the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles. At Northern Iowa, he coached tight ends and helped the Panthers win three conference titles and make three appearances in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs.
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