We’ve known all along that Dirk Koetter taking the reins of the offense again was going to be a one-year thing. So, speculation has persisted throughout this year as to who would be taking over from him, once Koetter officially relinquished control.
A few weeks ago, Spencer Danielson even mentioned that he had a plan in place for who was going to take over, which meant it was almost certainly going to be someone already on staff. Wide Receivers Coach, Matt Miller, was frequently suggested as one potential option, but Nate Potter was considered the most likely. The selection of Potter as the next offensive coordinator at Boise State is now official. From Boise State, via Broncosports.com:
“Nate Potter, Boise State’s co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach during this past historic season, has been promoted to offensive coordinator, head coach Spencer Danielson announced on Friday.
A former consensus All-American for the Broncos and NFL player, Potter will take over the play-calling duties for a Boise State offense that finished this year sixth in the nation in scoring offense and eighth in total offense. The rushing offense, behind unanimous All-American and Maxwell Award winner Ashton Jeanty, averaged 240.4 yards on the ground, which was eighth-best in the country.
Potter will replace Dirk Koetter, the team’s previous offensive coordinator who will transition into a senior analyst role for Boise State.
“Coach Potter is a rising star in this business,” said Danielson. “He truly Bleeds Blue as a Boise State Hall of Famer and one of the best to ever wear the Blue and Orange. I’m grateful for him working closely with Coach Koetter this past year and not only learning from one of the best but taking that opportunity to show his ability to lead and direct an offense. I know he is going to continue to make our offense thrive under his leadership and help us make a positive impact on our players’ lives.
“I am also so thankful for Coach Koetter and all that he did for our team this season. I am excited that he will continue to be a part of our staff in a senior analyst role going forward.”
In addition to helping oversee one of the nation’s top rushing offenses, Potter mentored a tight end group that totaled 762 yards and seven touchdowns on 59 receptions in 2024. Matt Lauter was the leader of the pack as he finished with the most receptions (47) by a Boise State tight end in any of the Broncos’ FBS seasons since 1996.
Potter will enter his eighth year on the Boise State coaching staff in 2025. In addition to serving as the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach in 2024, he was the tight ends coach and run game coordinator in 2022-23. He first served on the Broncos’ coaching staff from 2014-17 as a quality control assistant and offensive graduate assistant.
Prior to rejoining his alma mater in 2022, Potter was the tight ends coach at Montana State (2019-21) and offensive line coach at College of Idaho (2018).
Potter’s contract is pending Idaho State Board of Education approval.
The Broncos’ finished the 2024 season with 12 wins, their most since 2019, and secured the program’s first appearance in the College Football Playoff after earning their second straight Mountain West championship under Danielson.“
The selection of Potter is exciting, considering the success the offense already had this season with his help. Also, the fact that he essentially got a year+ of apprenticeship under one of the most successful offensive minds in college football (and the NFL), who was even apparently sought after by probably the greatest college football coach of all time. In additional good news, it was announced that Koetter will be sticking around as an offensive analyst. There is probably some shuffling still to go on the coaching staff, but it would be interesting to see if maybe he stays involved with quarterbacks or something.
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This was expected. With Koetter still being part of the program as an analyst, he will probably be on Potter’s speed dial. However, he will learn from the mistakes Koetter made (he’s not perfect) and inject some of his own DNA into the BSU offense. Going forward, so far, he has a good team returning. I don’t think the question is how to replace Jeanty; it’s how to develop a more diverse offense. Often when a larger-than-life player leaves, the team is forced to coalesce to be more competitive. Many have commented (and I agree) that Koetter’s play calling was… Read more »
According to 3 on 3, Prince Strachan has entered the portal. 247 doesn’t post him.
I don’t know how official these recruiting and portal sites are but they’ve been known to make mistakes. Recently BNN reported a running back from Louisville committing to Boise via the portal. It does not appear on any of the aforementioned recruiting and portal sites.
We did pick up a RB from Louisville, and Strachan did enter the portal. I haven’t see where he’s been offered yet.
While I was looking, I came across an interesting interview with Koetter. In it, he spoke of one of our QC coaches having left to go to a middle of the field Big 10 school. According to this unnamed coach, their 2024 NIL money was $9.5 mil, and for 2025, it’s $12 million. Tell me again how this whole scam wasn’t set up by the big schools for the big schools?
From the looks of the portal, as of Monday morning, only Prince Strachan, the only player with significant playing time, had entered. I’m certain we wish him well. I don’t think that will impact next year. He didn’t contribute as expected this year. We finally saw him show up for the last game. Who knows, maybe then he had something to play for—the portal. Boise’s immediate need is a QB. Their only commit flipped to Georgia. I say to that young man; good look with that. Right now, there are over 100 QBs available. Some have likely already visited and… Read more »
Apologies, it was a ’90 Toyota Camry.
UGH!!! I am still hoping that we bring in a good quality QB, You know 6’2 – 6’4, strong arm, can throw it down the field over 30 yard with accuracy .. the prototypical QB specs, like all other schools across the country.
I want to get over this “Maddux Madsen Experiment” ASAP
UGH!!! I am still hoping that we bring in a good quality QB, You know 6’2 – 6’4, strong arm, can throw it down the field over 30 yard with accuracy .. the prototypical QB specs, like all other schools across the country.
I want to get over this “Maddux Madsen Experiment” ASAP
I’m afraid my comments have been mischaracterized (by my own inarticulation).
We need a worthy backup QB. Madsen knows the system and playbook. He’s fine. Statistically, he’s right up there.
We need a “baller” not a game manager
Madsen appears to be both.
Zak Hill is the new QB coach. Danielson keeps hitting them out of the park.
I really don’t see Zak Hill as hitting it out of the park. Seems more like an infield ground ball to me.
I reserve the right to call ‘hitting it out of the park’ a foul ball.
Hill is only getting his foot back in the college coaching door. He will likely only be at Boise for a year. There may be some bigger names out there but I think for the money he’s a great get.