RETURN OF AN ICON:BYU Cougars football announces shocking return of Bronco Mendenhall as New head coach
PROVO, UT – After a brief hiatus from college football, Bronco Mendenhall is returning to his roots as the head coach of the BYU Cougars football team. The announcement, made earlier today by BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe, marks a thrilling new chapter for the Cougars, as Mendenhall will succeed Kalani Sitake, who resigned following a period of transition within the program.
Mendenhall, who served as BYU’s head coach from 2005 to 2015, led the Cougars to numerous successful seasons, including a 99-42 overall record and multiple bowl game appearances. His tenure at BYU cemented his legacy, as he became one of the most respected coaches in the history of the program. Under his leadership, the Cougars won 11 games in 2011, marking the team’s most successful season of the modern era.
“I am thrilled to be back where my heart has always been, and I am excited to help guide this team back to the heights we once reached,” said Mendenhall in a statement. “BYU has always been about more than just football—it’s about building men of character and competing with honor. I look forward to helping these young men realize their potential both on and off the field.”
Mendenhall’s return to BYU comes at a pivotal moment in the program’s history, as the Cougars prepare for new challenges with their move to the Big 12 Conference. Holmoe expressed confidence that Mendenhall’s experience and leadership will be key in navigating this transition.
As the Cougars look to the future, Mendenhall’s leadership will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the team’s identity and maintaining BYU’s tradition of excellence both in athletics and academics. The Cougars faithful are eager to see what this new chapter holds under their beloved coach.
