According to sources, Fresno State is expected to announce Kalen DeBoer as the Bulldogs' next head coach, replacing Jeff Tedford who stepped down on Dec. 6 due to health issues.

A similar report was also made by FootballScoop.com Tuesday morning.

The choice for DeBoer comes after his successful season as offensive coordinator at Indiana, helping lead the Hoosiers to an 8-4 record behind an offense that ranked No. 31 in the nation in total yards this season. It was Indiana’s best season since 1993. DeBoer also held the titles of associate head coach and quarterbacks coach.

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DeBoer was previously Fresno State’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2017 and 2018 as the Bulldogs went 22-6.

DeBoer had been reported as a top candidate for the job due to his performance leading Fresno State’s offense in 2017 and 2018, plus his rare ability to provide desired continuity following the program’s 26-14 run over three seasons by Tedford.

About DeBoer

DeBoer was instrumental in the Bulldogs’ turnaround of 2017 and 2018 as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Jeff Tedford’s coaching staff. He also held the title of associate head coach.

Under DeBoer’s watch, Fresno State found stability at the quarterback position for the first time since Derek Carr. The Bulldogs went onto a 10-4 record with Marcus McMaryion starting at quarterback despite coming off a 1-11 season the year prior.

In 2018, DeBoer’s Bulldog offense improved from No. 77 nationally in scoring offense at 27.1 points per game to No. 26 with 34.6 points per game. DeBoer inherited an offense that was No. 120 in total yards, improving them to No. 47 in two seasons. The Bulldogs also improved their 2018 record to 12-2 with a Mountain West Championship and Las Vegas Bowl victory - a historic season for Fresno State.

DeBoer made similar impacts as an offensive coordinator at previous stops. At Eastern Michigan he helped guide the Eagles to their first bowl game in 29 years. He spent four years as the offensive coordinator at FCS program Southern Illinois, helping lead the team to two winning seasons in 2012 and 2013.

DeBoer also had a five-year stint at the NAIA level as head coach at his alma mater where he was once an All-American wide receiver - the University of Sioux Falls. He led an eye-popping 67-3 record with three NAIA national championships. He was the offensive coordinator at the same program for five years prior to the promotion to head coach.

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