SAN JOSE STATE HIRES KEN NIUMATALOLO AS NEW FOOTBALL COACH

San Jose State has hired former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as the Spartans head coach. Athletic director Jeff Konya announced the hiring on Sunday, saying Niumatalolo is the “right fit” for San Jose State. Coach Niumatalolo is a proven winner and brought the Naval Academy to unprecedented heights by winning eight or more games in nine seasons during his tenure. He had success against national brands like Notre Dame, Virginia, Kansas State and Pittsburgh, and even finished ranked inside the top 25 twice.

Niumatalolo is the highest winning coach in Navy history, he went 109-83 in 15 seasons before being fired after the 2022 game against Army. During his time with the Midshipmen, Navy ran the triple-option offense. Niumatalolo spent last season at UCLA in an off-field role for Bruins coach Chip Kelly, but was elevated to tight ends coach after the season.

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