Washington’s Kalen DeBoer Is the AP Coach of the Year After Leading Undefeated Huskies to the CFP

Washington coach Kalen DeBoer celebrates with the trophy after the team's win over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game in Las Vegas on Dec. 1, 2023. David Becker/AP Photo

SEATTLE—Kalen DeBoer landing the job at Washington two years ago seemed to be an unheralded transaction at the time.

It has turned out to be a shrewd decision by the Huskies. One might say it’s been perfect.