Fresno State football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Bulldogs experts

Just weeks before fall camp opens, the Fresno State Bulldogs were hit with the shocking news that head coach Jeff Tedford was stepping down immediately due to ongoing health issues. Tedford led the program for a total of five years over two stints. In total, the 62-year-old coach led the Bulldogs to a 45-22 overall record (27-13 in conference play), three Mountain West West division titles, two Mountain West Conference titles, and four bowl games (all wins). Associate head coach/linebackers coach Tim Skipper was promoted to interim Fresno State football head coach by athletics director Garrett Klassy.

Skipper, a former Fresno State linebacker, will have the chance to earn the job on a full-time basis with a strong season, but that won't stop Klassy from doing his due diligence on outside candidates for the Fresno State football coaching job. If you love the Bulldogs, or just want to know who will be calling the shots for Fresno State in the future, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at BarkBoard.com, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Fresno State .

BarkBoard's team of Fresno State updates are providing on-the-ground updates on every development in the post Jeff Tedford-era, including insights from Jackson Moore, who has covered Fresno State athletics for more than 10 years. Get all the inside scoop on the football coaching situation and VIP intel on Fresno State football, basketball and more.

And right now, BarkBoard is offering 30% off annual subscriptions*, so now is the time to sign up . The team at BarkBoard already has a list out of several potential candidates and there are some surprising names on it. Head to BarkBoard now to see them all .

Top Fresno State coach candidates

One name the BarkBoard staff has identified as a potential target if Skipper doesn't keep the job long term is Arizona State offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo. The 44-year-old coach established himself as one of the top offensive coaches on the West Coast during his stops at San Jose State, Cal, and Oregon. He also brings head coaching experience to the table, stemming from his time at UNLV.

Arroyo is a former quarterback at San Jose State, and he has ties to Tedford, who will likely help Klassy make his final decision. Arroyo coached under Tedford at Cal, and has NFL experience as the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015. With a successful season at Arizona State in 2024, Arroyo could become a hot candidate for several jobs next offseason. See more candidates at BarkBoard .

How to get insider Fresno State coaching staff search updates

The rest of the list includes intriguing options from within and outside the program, including a former NFL quarterback who could be a big splash. You can only see who they are at BarkBoard .

Who are the top names in the Fresno State coaching search, and which surprising former NFL quarterback could be in the mix? Go to BarkBoard.com to see their Fresno State coaching hot board and more, all from a team of reporters with decades of experience covering the Bulldogs , and find out.

And reminder, BarkBoard is offering 30% off an annual VIP membership as a coaching search special, so subscribe now before it's too late .

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