Mike Leach named AFCA National Coach of the Year

By Communications staff, Washington State University
Leach smiling during conversation with someone on football field.
Leach has led the WSU Cougars to a record four straight bowl games.

Washington State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach has been named the Football Bowl Subdivision American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year, the organization announced Tuesday.

“This is a great team award and I am honored to accept this on behalf of our team,” said Leach.

Leach guided Washington State to an 11‑2 record, a No. 10 final ranking in both the Associated Press and Coaches Polls, and a victory in the Valero Alamo Bowl over Iowa State last month. The 11 wins in 2018 set a single‑season school record, and he is the first Cougar head coach to lead Washington State to four straight bowl games.

See full story at the WSU Cougars website.

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