UC Davis announced a contract extension for Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year Dan Hawkins on Wednesday. The two-year extension keeps Hawkins under contract through the 2023 season.

UC Davis did not disclose financial details of the extension.

The announcement follows the most successful season in the program’s Division I era, one that included the UC Davis’ inaugural Big Sky Conference championship, first-ever FCS playoff appearance, a berth in the Elite Eight and home postseason game.

“I am very honored that Chancellor May and Athletic Director Kevin Blue believe in Aggie football, the progress and direction we are headed,” said Hawkins.

In addition to Hawkins’ extension, four members to the Aggies’ coaching staff received promotions with new titles.

Quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Tim Plough is being elevated to the role of associate head coach; offensive line coach Tim Keane will be become the program’s new running game coordinator; Jerry Brady and Cody Hawkins will each be named assistant directors of football operations and recruiting in addition to their position coaching duties.

“As we continue to improve and reinvent our program, we continually try to recognize our staff’s talents and utilize them accordingly,” added Hawkins.

In the 100th season of Aggie football, the program went 10-3 overall and 7-1 in the Big Sky, both new program records, which led to its inaugural Big Sky Conference championship.

By winning a league crown, combined with the strength of its schedule and overall results, UC Davis was ranked No. 6 by the NCAA Playoff Committee and earned the right to host a playoff game in its inaugural FCS postseason appearance. The Aggies defeated Northern Iowa, 23-16, which led to their first undefeated home record as a D-I program and first since the 2002 season.

The defending conference champions will open the 2019 season on August 31 at Cal, and began preparing for its title defense when winter practices opened on Wednesday. The program will practice Tuesday-Thursday Mornings and Friday evenings. UC Davis’ four-week slate of off-season workouts will culminate with the team’s Spring Game takes place at Aggie Stadium at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8.