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 be reached in the coming days.
Hamdan is a veteran offensive coach who brings SEC experience from his time at Missouri and coordination experience at Boise State and 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 26th in the country in total offense.
Hamdan was Chris Petersen's passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach at Washington when that school reached the College Football Playoff. He also coached NFL quarterbacks with the Atlanta Falcons.
Hamdan's expected departure opens up one of the most intriguing offensive coordinator positions in the country. Boise State returns eight starters on offense, including Mountain West Player of the Year Ashton Jeanty, one of the nation's top running backs.
Boise State also made one of the most intriguing acquisitions of the offseason, as they added quarterback Malachi Nelson, the nation's No. 1 overall recruit in 2023. Nelson transferred to Boise State from USC after the 2023 season .
Overall, Boise State has 17 starters and appears poised to be one of the best programs in the Group of 5 next season.
Hamdan will replace Liam Coen, who left Kentucky to become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator.
