Boise State defensive coordinator Andy Avalos is leaving the Broncos to become the new defensive coordinator at Oregon, according to a source close to the Broncos’ program.
Avalos is a former Boise State linebacker and has been the defensive coordinator for the past three seasons. Avalos played at Boise State from 2001 to 2004 and has been an assistant coach since 2012. He coached defensive linemen in 2012 and 2013, then the linebackers in 2014 and 2015 before being promoted to defensive coordinator upon Marcel Yates’ departure for Arizona.
Under Avalos’ guidance, Boise State’s defense has routinely been a strength — the Broncos finished 10th nationally in sacks and 20th in turnovers last season.