Arizona hires Brent Brennan as next coach

Arizona has tabbed San Jose State coach Brent Brennan as Jedd Fisch's replacement, the school announced Tuesday.

"Brent is an exceptional leader with a background of championship success on the field, on the recruiting trail, and as leader in the community," Arizona vice president and athletic director Dave Heeke said in a statement.

Brennan is reportedly joining the program on a five-year contract, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Fisch departed to fill the vacancy at Washington created by Kalen DeBoer, who left to succeed legendary coach Nick Saban at Alabama. Brennan was a finalist for the Arizona job in 2020 when Fisch was hired.

Brennan spent the last seven seasons in charge of the Spartans, producing a 34-48 overall record. After earning only three combined wins in his first two years, the 50-year-old guided San Jose State to three winning campaigns in five seasons.

Brennan's best year came in the shortened 2020 campaign when the Spartans finished 7-1 and won their first conference title since 1990. San Jose State ended 2023 with a 7-6 mark, including a loss to Coastal Carolina in the Hawaii Bowl.

Before joining San Jose State, Brennan was the wide receivers coach at Oregon State.