How is USU better? Blake Anderson is in his first year at Utah State after being named the Aggies’ 29th head football coach on Dec. 12, 2020. The announcement was made in a press release by Lightning athletics director Blake Anderson. Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram. Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Saturday that Blake Anderson has been named the Aggies' 29th head football coach. Either way, congrats to Anderson for the new job. He compiled a record of 51-37 for the Red Wolves of the Sun Belt Conference. It took Blake Anderson's wife, Wendy, almost walking out on him for the longtime football coach to prioritize his family. Andersen is a career 63-70 all-time as head coach. And it’s not an option,” Andersen said. Anderson gained national attention in 2019 when he revealed that his wife, Wendy, had passed away from breast cancer. The two sides met in person earlier this week and a deal is being finalized currently. USU Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Saturday that Blake Anderson has been named the Aggies' 29th head football coach. For a time. Blake Anderson, a 19-year coaching veteran at the NCAA-FBS level who also coached in an NJCAA-National Championship game, was named the Red Wolves’ 30th all-time head football coach on Dec. 19, 2013. Arkansas State's Blake Anderson has resigned and accepted the head coaching position at Utah State, Arkansas State announced in a press release Thursday afternoon. Anderson, 51, has spent the previous seven seasons as head coach at Arkansas State. "On behalf of Utah State Athletics, I want to express my appreciation to Gary Andersen for all he has done for our football program. Wisconsin went 19-7 under his watch. He compiled a record of 51-37 for the Red Wolves of the Sun Belt Conference. She was 49. News: Blake Anderson is Utah State’s pick to become the Aggies’ next head coach. Now, I could be totally wrong about the resources part, but it just seems like Arkansas State would be an easier place to win. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Anderson gained national attention in 2019 when he revealed that his wife, Wendy, had passed away from breast cancer. And he did. He is best known for starring in and co-creating the Comedy Central series Workaholics. Wendy Anderson, the wife of Arkansas football head coach Blake Anderson, passed away Monday after a long.. • Sports • One News Page: Tuesday, 20 August 2019 Trusted News Discovery Since 2008 Especially if it’s a splashy hire. Utah State has reportedly hired Blake Anderson as the school’s new football coach. I might be in the minority here when it comes to Anderson’s decision to leave the Red Wolves, but is this really a better job? Generally speaking, coaches leave for better jobs. “We’re excited about this search. He is the only head coach win our FBS history to win two conference championships, and he played for a third while also leading us to six bowl games. Hartwell has apparently found his man. Utah State Director of Athletics John Hartwell released a statement regarding Andersen’s firing. A-State has confirmed that Anderson will be resigning to take a role at a NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision school. Salary details aren’t known at this time. Terry Mohajir, Arkansas State's athletic director, released the following statement: “We appreciate Coach Anderson’s contributions to our program. We wish him the best moving forward. Arkansas State head coach Blake Anderson yells to his players during the fourth quarter of the Red Wolves' 38-31 loss on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro. The news was first reported by Blake Anderson is taking over the Utah State football program after Gary Anderson was fired as coach on Nov. 7. “If you opt-out, you’re not with us.”, 247Sports’ Dean Straka contributed to this story. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Arkansas State hired him last Saturday to replace Blake Anderson, who departed for Utah State after six seasons. As Baylor continues its search to replace Matt Rhule, who left to coach the Carolina Panthers, a prominent SEC assistant has come into focus. Arkansas State assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Keith Heckendorf has been named interim head coach. Wendy Anderson, the wife of Arkansas State football coach Blake Anderson died Monday after a two-year fight with breast cancer. During his career, Miller steered … The 2020 college football season has been a whirlwind for Utah State, but the program received some stability Saturday when Blake Anderson was officially announced as the new head coach. "The continued success and development of Aggie football is a priority and we want to make sure we are regular contenders for the Mountain West Championship. Blake Anderson Utah State Head Football Coach Hiring Release Hiring Release LOGAN, Utah (Saturday, Dec. 12) – Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Saturday that Blake Anderson has been named the Aggies' 29th head football coach. We look forward to finding our next head coach to continue advancing our program and building our emerging brand.”. They’re not in a better recruiting area of America, and I doubt they have the resources that Arkansas State does. Arkansas State head coach Blake Anderson walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Butch Dill, AP Utah State is soon to have a new head football coach.