Fresno State hired Southern California assistant head coach Matt Entz as its new head coach on Wednesday. Entz guided FCS power North Dakota State to two national championships before joining the USC staff after last season. "I am deeply honored to join the Fresno State family as the head football coach," Entz said in the school's announcement. "This University's rich tradition of excellence, both on and off the field, aligns perfectly with my values and coaching philosophy." Entz, 52, went 60-11 from 2019-23 at North Dakota State. The Bison were national champions in 2019 and 2021. "Matt Entz is a proven winner with a championship pedigree, consistently leading his teams to success on the field," Fresno State athletic director Garrett Klassy.