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Christopher Scott Petersen (born October 13, 1964) is an American former college football coach. He was the head coach for eight seasons at Boise State University; Petersen guided the Broncos to two BCS bowl wins in the 2007 and 2010 Fiesta Bowls. He is the first two-time winner of the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award, which he won in 2006 and 2009.
- 7–6
- October 13, 1964 (age 58), Yuba City, California, U.S.
- 147–38
Jun 22, 2022 · The former Washington and Boise State coach reveals why he stepped down from coaching in 2019 and how he is rebuilding his life. He also admits his "embarrassing" reason for leaving Boise and his "cynical" attitude.
Dec 3, 2019 · Petersen announced his decision to step down from his post after six seasons and promote Jimmy Lake as the new head coach. He said he wanted to get recharged, redirected and rested, but did not rule out a return to coaching.
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Dec 2, 2019 · Seattle Times columnist. Chris Petersen’s decision to step down Monday as the University of Washington’s football coach was so stunning and seemingly incongruous that my first inclination was...
Aug 31, 2023 · Aug. 31, 2023 2:55 AM PT. When Boise State takes the field against Washington on Saturday in Seattle, Chris Petersen will conveniently be in Los Angeles at the Fox studio working in his role as...
Dec 2, 2019 · Washington head coach Chris Petersen looks on from the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against USC on Sept. 28, 2019. (AP) Petersen’s decision shows a perspective that...
May 11, 2021 · Chris Petersen reflects on the busyness, the imbalance, and the ‘out of control’ recruiting grind of college football - The Athletic. By Bruce Feldman. May 11, 2021. 101. Chris Petersen, in...
