BOISE, Idaho — Boise State and head football coach Andy Avalos have parted ways, according to KTVB sources Sunday morning.
The third-year coach, a former linebacker for the Broncos, compiled a 22-14 record since taking over the team in 2021.
Boise State is 5-5 this season (4-2 in MWC), which is seen as disappointing for a team with a long history of success on the football field.
The Broncos defeated New Mexico Saturday night 41-14 in Boise.
Avalos was hired as Boise State's head football coach in 2021 after Bryan Harsin left BSU to be head coach at Auburn University. Harsin left Auburn in 2022.
The decision to part ways with Avalos comes one week after the team's leading wide receiver, Eric McAlister, decided to leave the team and enter the transfer portal.
Defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson will take over as interim head coach.
KTVB sports anchor Jay Tust reports that Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey will be meeting with the media Monday.
“I am grateful for the passion, effort and dedication Andy has given to our community and his alma mater while serving as our head coach,” Dickey said. “Andy will always be a Bronco and we wish him and his family all the best in their next steps.”
Monday morning, Dickey held a news conference in place of the usual weekly media availability with the coaches to talk about the situation and the future of the program.
After Dickey spoke to the media, newly announced interim head coach Spencer Danielson took to the podium to answer questions from the press about the firing, the rest of the season and the upcoming game against Utah State University.
Danielson was followed by offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan who, like Avalos, is a former BSU player and has known Avalos for years. He also spoke about the situation and the upcoming game against the Aggies.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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