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.

The young Mendenhall was coming out of Snow College, fresh off a JUCO national championship, and wanted to play at BYU. His father, Paul, and older brother, Matt, had both been Cougars. But BYU wasn’t interested in the younger Mendenhall.

LOGAN - Utah State's 31st football head coach, Bronco Mendenhall, received a standing ovation from the assembled crowd on the third floor of the West Stadium Center by Merlin Olsen

Utah State introduced its new football coach at a press conference Monday morning in Logan. Proximity to family was a big reason Mendenhall said he chose to leave New Mexico and take the Utah State job.

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

“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.