LOGAN – Following a week of rumors, speculation and even some fans pouring over flight tracker sights, Utah State has announced its next football head coach in Bronco Mendenhall. The news was first reported Thursday evening by ESPN’s Pete Thamel before being officially announced by USU Friday morning.  The hire officially ended the tenure of interim head coach Nate Dreiling and gives the Aggies their first full-time coach since the July firing of Blake Anderson.  “Bronco is one of the most experienced coaches in college football. His leadership, proven record, and deep understanding of the game make him the ideal choice to elevate our program,” said Utah State Athletics Director Diana Sabau in a statement. “Bronco’s success goes far beyond football. He has a profound connection and care for developing young men. His student-athletes are proven leaders, and he has consistently built programs that emphasize character, discipline, and excellence in every aspect of their lives.” Mendenhall, a native of Utah and graduate of American Fork High School has 18 years of head coaching experience at the FBS level. His most notable accomplishments were with BYU where he spent 11 years from 2005 to 2015, going 99-43 and going to a