“Bronco is one of the most experienced coaches in college football. His leadership, proven track record, and deep understanding of the game make him the ideal choice to elevate our program,” Utah State athletic director Diana Sabau said in a statement.

Utah State has hired New Mexico coach Bronco Mendenhall, the university announced Friday. The 58-year-old coaching veteran is coming off a 5-7 record in his first year with the Lo

Early Saturday morning, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Mendenhall has found his replacement for his long-time offensive coordinator Jason Beck, who is now the OC at the University of Utah. Mendenhall has turned to San Jose State wide receivers coach/passing game coordinator Kevin McGiven as the new leader of the Aggies’ offense.

Utah State has hired former BYU, Virginia and New Mexico head coach Bronco Mendenhall to take over its football program.

New Mexico has agreed to a five-year deal to hire Idaho coach Jason Eck, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Eck has been a successful FCS head coach, as he is 26-13 in three years at Idaho. He reached the FCS playoffs all three years with the Vandals,

New Mexico football believes it has found the man who can lift the program back into relevance, but they had to continue the harsh cycle of college sports in order to secure him. After losing Bronco Mendenhall to Utah State earlier in December,

A day after the Vandals were eliminated by Montana State in a 52-19 quarterfinal loss in Bozeman, Eck agreed to a five-year deal to take over the Lobos, according to the report. In his, Eck went 26-13.

Idaho head football coach Jason Eck is leaving the school to take the head coaching job at the University of New Mexico, replacing the recently departed Bronco Mendenhall. Eck is receiving a five year contract to become the next Lobos’ head coach.