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Utah State Hires Ben Jacobson as New Basketball Coach

3/30/2026

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Jacobson Joins Aggies

Ben Jacobson has been named Utah State University men's basketball head coach after Jerrod Calhoun's departure.
Jacobson spent 20 years at Northern Iowa, signing a five-year contract with Utah State.
He is the Aggies' fifth head coach in seven seasons while the program moves to the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 season.
Jacobson's 397-259 career record includes five NCAA Tournament appearances and a 2010 Sweet 16 run.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament featured notable upsets, including Northern Iowa's victory over top-seeded Kansas, propelling them to the Sweet 16. Ben Jacobson, who coached Northern Iowa during this success, is now the fifth head coach for Utah State in seven seasons, reflecting a trend of instability as the Aggies prepare for their transition to the Pac-12 in 2026-27.

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Jacobson Joins Aggies

Ben Jacobson has been named Utah State University men's basketball head coach after Jerrod Calhoun's departure.
Jacobson spent 20 years at Northern Iowa, signing a five-year contract with Utah State.
He is the Aggies' fifth head coach in seven seasons while the program moves to the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 season.
Jacobson's 397-259 career record includes five NCAA Tournament appearances and a 2010 Sweet 16 run.

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