Avalos next in line to try to continue Boise State tradition

FILE - In this Oct. 31 2020, file photo, Boise State quarterback Jack Sears (16) throws a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. Sears and Hank Bachmeier appear perfectly capable of being the starter for the Broncos this season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) directs his team during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship against San Jose State in Las Vegas. Bachmeier and Jack Sears appear perfectly capable of being the starter for the Broncos this season. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) reaches for the ball on a 46-yard touchdown reception during the second half in an NCAA college football game against BYU in Boise, Idaho. The Broncos return nine starters on offense and eight on defense. Boise State has two top options at quarterback, a stable of running backs and one of the top wide receivers in the Mountain West in Khalil Shakir. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2004, file photo, Boise State linebacker Andy Avalos (40) intercepts a pass intended for Louisville wide receiver Joshua Tinch (9) in the first quarter before returning it for a touchdown in the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn. Avalos is now the head coach at Boise State. The former defensive star returned to his alma mater after Bryan Harsin left for Auburn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)