Boise State football is rearranging its coaching staff again, this time under head coach Spencer Danielson. As the Broncos gear up for the new season, they’re announcing some fresh faces and shifting a few roles, hoping to strengthen both sides of the ball.
Among the changes: Danny McDonald moves to assistant quarterbacks coach, Demitri Washington takes on assistant coach duties for the defensive line, Devon McPeek joins as a special teams analyst, and Kenny Zamberlin steps in as offensive quality control coach. Every one of these coaches brings serious experience and, honestly, a bit of excitement to the Broncos’ lineup.
Key Coaching Changes for the Broncos
This latest round of updates is all about playing to the strengths of these coaches. Let’s break down who’s doing what and why it might matter.
Danny McDonald: Assistant Quarterbacks Coach
Danny McDonald is now the assistant quarterbacks coach, having previously worked with tight ends. Last season, he helped Matt Lauter grab 37 receptions for 330 yards and two touchdowns, which earned Lauter an honorable mention all-conference nod. Matt Wagner added 24 receptions for 251 yards and a touchdown.
McDonald’s coaching journey is pretty varied. He’s been a defensive quality control and assistant linebackers coach for Boise State back in 2020. Before that, he was special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach at Eastern Washington, working with players like Ben Adams and Jaren Banks. He’s also spent time with the Michigan Panthers in the USFL, Auburn, West Texas A&M, East Los Angeles College, and Washington State.
Demitri Washington: Assistant Defensive Line Coach
Demitri Washington will help coach the entire defensive line after leading the EDGEs since 2024. Under his watch, the Broncos’ defense forced 23 turnovers last season—good for third in the conference and 21st nationally. They also allowed just 337.6 yards per game.
Washington’s work with the EDGEs paid off, with that group racking up 12 of the team’s 27 sacks last year. Guys like Ahmed Hassanein and Jayden Virgin-Morgan really stood out, snagging all-conference honors and impressive sack numbers. Washington’s own time as a Boise State player and his academic record just add to his credibility here.
Devon McPeek: Special Teams Analyst
New to Boise, Devon McPeek comes in as a special teams analyst. At Sam Houston State, he helped the Bearkats’ special teams jump 88 spots to 18th nationally, per ESPN. Tim Burns, under McPeek, averaged 25.5 yards per return and scored a touchdown, earning all-conference honorable mention.
McPeek kicked off his coaching career at Northern Arizona, where the defense made it to the FCS Playoffs. He’s also worked as a defensive and special teams quality control coach at UC Davis, where the unit got high marks from PFF. In between coaching gigs, McPeek served in the U.S. Navy—so he’s bringing a disciplined, no-nonsense vibe to the job.
Kenny Zamberlin: Offensive Quality Control Coach
Kenny Zamberlin is back at Boise State, this time as offensive quality control coach. Last season, he was in the recruiting office and helped with the running backs, who rushed for more than 250 yards in four games and totaled 2,507 yards overall. Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines combined for over 1,936 yards, making them one of the top duos in the country.
Zamberlin’s been around, too. He was a grad assistant at Nebraska-Kearney with the tight ends, and he’s held jobs at Montana and Ohio, helping put together strong offenses. Earlier on, he coached wide receivers at the College of Idaho, where the team won a Frontier Conference title.
Looking Ahead
Boise State is gearing up for a new season, and it feels like there’s a buzz around the coaching staff changes announced by Spencer Danielson. These tweaks could end up being pretty important for the team’s chances this year.
Mixing experienced coaches with some new faces? That’s always interesting. It might just give the Broncos a more balanced, competitive edge—at least, that’s the hope.
Want all the details on the staff shakeup? The official announcement is right here.
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