Spencer Danielson
Head coach
Third full season. Took over as interim in 2023 and won the Mountain West title, then led Boise State to the College Football Playoff in 2024.
Pac-12 · Boise, Idaho
Boise State Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record4-1
Coaching staff
BSU coaches
Spencer Danielson enters a third full season with both coordinators retained and two new co-coordinators added.
Leadership
Offense
Nate Potter
Offensive coordinator
Third season, running a pro spread system.
Zak Hill
Co-offensive coordinator
First season in the role.
Defense
Erik Chinander
Defensive coordinator
Third season, working from a 4-2-5 base.
Terrence Brown
Co-defensive coordinator
First season in the role.
Staff details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program and the Pac-12. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Boise State listed coaching roles
This profile lists 5 staff members for Boise State. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 2; Leadership: 1; Offense: 2.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Boise State football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Boise State?
Spencer Danielson is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 5 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Has Boise State kept its coordinators for 2026?
Yes. Nate Potter returns for a third season on offence and Erik Chinander for a third on defence, with Zak Hill and Terrence Brown joining as co-coordinators. Retaining both principals through a conference move gives this team unusual continuity.
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