Legendary Boise State coach Chris Petersen named to College Football Hall of Fame
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Chris Petersen, the former head coach of Boise State football, has been named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class. Petersen is the first coach from Boise State to receive this honor. During his tenure from 2006 to 2013, he achieved a record of 92-12, leading the team to national prominence with bowl appearances in all eight seasons. Petersen is notably recognized for guiding Boise State to a victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma, marking the program's first BCS bowl game win. He remains the winningest coach in Boise State history. Petersen will be officially inducted at the National Football Foundation's Annual Awards Dinner on December 8, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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