Kentucky is targeting Boise State offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan to become the school’s next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN, with a deal expected to come together in the upcoming days.
Hamdan is a veteran offensive coach who brings SEC experience from his time at Missouri and coordinating experience at Boise State and the Washington .
Boise State finished No. 6 nationally in rushing offense in 2023, averaging 214.9 rushing yards per game. Boise State won the Mountain West championship and finished No. 26 in the country in total offense.
Hamdan was the pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach for Chris Petersen at Washington when that school reached the College Football Playoff. He also coached quarterbacks in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons .
Hamdan’s expected departure opens up one of the most intriguing offensive coordinator jobs in the country. Boise State returns eight starters on offense, including Mountain West Player of the Year Ashton Jeanty , one of the country’s top running backs.