After serving as interim head coach for three weeks, Danielson was named the 12th head coach in Boise State football history on December 3, 2023. He became the first interim FBS head coach to win a conference title game while serving as the fill-in head coach, leading the Broncos to three consecutive victories and a Mountain West title. After serving as a graduate assistant at Boise State, he went from being the lowest-ranking coach to becoming the program's boss in just seven years. Additionally, he has guided Boise State to back-to-back conference titles and 15 victories in his first 18 games as head coach in his brief tenure.
Following his temporary position, the former defensive coordinator at Boise State led the nationally ranked Broncos to their first College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. They also won back-to-back Mountain West titles for the first time in program history. Danielson was named the Mountain West Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 12-win season, which was their most wins in a single season since 2019. His overall college record stands at 15 wins and 3 losses as of August 2025.
Spencer Danielson's Salary 2025
After leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoffs in his first full season as head coach, Boise State signed coach Spencer Danielson to a new deal through 2029. Danielson's 2025 salary will be $2 million, with each of the five seasons adding $100,000 to that figure. It represents a substantial increase over Danielson's initial contract, which was for a total of $6.5 million spread over five years after he won the position through a successful interim campaign. (via CBS Sports)
Spencer Danielson Contract Details
According to ESPN, Danielson's five-year contract, which runs through the 2029 season, will double his pay, with an average of $2.2 million per year.
Spencer Danielson Buyout
If he quits Boise State before the contract expires, the contract also includes hefty buyout payments, which start at $3.5 million and drop by $500,000 annually. (via KTBV)
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