Who Will Take Over For Brent Brennan

SJSU reporter Matt Weiner weighs in on potential candidates to take over SJSU.

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Who could replace Brennan?

It’s official: San Jose State seventh-year head coach Brent Brennan is heading to Arizona.

Which begs the question: Who will take over?

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, “SJSU is ready to execute a swift and targeted search where head coaching experience will be a preferred trait that they are looking for.”

If “preferred” really means ‘non-negotiable’ that may eliminate everyone on Brennan’s staff and even UNLV offensive coordinator Brendan Marion. This past season in the Sin City, Marion’s Go-Go offensive produced one of the Mountain West’s best passing attacks and college football’s best turnarounds.

Oct 1, 2022; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; San Jose State Spartans head coach Brent Brennan before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

So who does that leave?

The top of that list may include former UNLV head coach and current Arizona State offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo.

Arroyo’s stint lasted just three seasons after he was let go following the 2022 season.

Although, it did seem premature.

The Rebels’ five wins were its most since 2017 and came after Arroyo compiled an 0-6 record in 2020 and 2-10 in 2021. Furthermore, it was a year before the world saw the talent of quarterback Jayden Maiava and wide receiver Ricky White III,  a 2023 All-Mountain West First Team selection.

An added plus is Arroyo’s SJSU connections. He was the quarterback at SJSU from 1998-200 and assistant coach from 2005-08. During that stint, he established a strong bond with Brennan, who was also apart of Dick Tomey’s staff. If Brennan gives SJSU AD Jeff Konya his blessing, that could put Arroyo above any…

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Author : Mountain West Wire

Publish date : 2024-01-16 23:37:38

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