Kalen DeBoer had been the coach at Fresno State the last two seasons. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Fresno State's Kalen DeBoer named new head coach at Washington

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 11/29/21

The Washington Huskies have secured their preferred choice as their new head coach.

The school announced Monday that it has hired Fresno State coach Kalen DeBoer as its new head coach, replacing the fired Jimmy Lake.

Introducing the new head coach of @UW_Football.

Welcome to Montlake, @KalenDeBoer!#GoHuskies

— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) November 29, 2021

It had been reported last week that DeBoer had become the firm frontrunner for the Washington job, and it does not seem that anyone else was seriously targeted. That makes sense when you consider DeBoer’s West Coast ties. DeBoer has also shown himself capable of leading a turnaround, winning nine games at Fresno State in only his second season there.

DeBoer will be tasked with turning around a program that had grown stale under Lake. Their last 10-win season came in 2018, and Lake’s conduct had become a significant issue. The program has shown itself capable of success, and DeBoer will be tasked with delivering it.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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