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DAVIS, Calif. – Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of the Year Dan Hawkins, signed a two-year extension, and is now under contract throughout the 2023 season, as announced by Director of Athletics Kevin Blue on Wednesday.
 
The announcement follows the most successful season in the program's Division I era, one that included the UC Davis' inaugural Big Sky Conference championship, first-ever FCS playoff appearance, a berth in the Elite Eight and home postseason game.
 
"I am very honored that Chancellor May and Kevin Blue believe in Aggie football, the progress and direction we are headed," said Hawkins.
 
To continue the program's #AGScension, numerous members of the Aggies' coaching staff are being promoted to new positions. Quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Tim Plough is being elevated to the role of associate head coach; offensive line coach Tim Keane will be become the program's new running game coordinator; Jerry Brady and Cody Hawkins will each be named assistant directors of football operations and recruiting in addition to their position coaching duties.
 
"As we continue to improve and reinvent our program, we continually try to recognize our staff's talents and utilize them accordingly," added Hawkins.
 
Throughout the 100th season of Aggie football, the program won 10 overall and seven league games, both new program records, which led to its inaugural Big Sky Conference championship.
 
By winning a league crown, combined with the strength of its schedule and overall results, UC Davis was ranked No. 6 by the NCAA Playoff Committee and earned the right to host a playoff game in its inaugural FCS postseason appearance. In that historic event, the Aggies defeated Northern Iowa, 23-16, which led to their first undefeated home record as a D-I program and first since the 2002 season.
 
The defending conference champions will open the 2019 season on August 31 at Cal, and will begin preparing for its title defense when winter practices begin on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The program will practice Tuesday-Thursday Mornings and Friday evenings.  UC Davis' four-week slate of off-season workouts will culminate with the team's Spring Game takes place at Aggie Stadium at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8.
 
Football student-athletes representing the fifth-ranked public school in the nation also earned another historic first when STATS FCS ranked them No. 4 in the nation, the highest in-season ranking in program history.
 
UC Davis football fans can secure the best seats for the 2019 season, one that includes five home games in addition to five matchups against teams that advanced to the playoffs last year, by purchasing season tickets. If you are a current season ticket holder, you will receive renewal information in the upcoming weeks.
 
 
 
 
AGGIE EVO
Established during the 2017-18 academic year, the Aggie EVO System is UC Davis Athletics' investment in the primary mission of preparing student-athletes for a successful "launch" after graduation.
 
Thanks to a collaboration of alumni, university resources, corporate partners, coaches and Student-Athlete Outcomes staff, all Aggies are guided over four years to acquire the skills, knowledge, opportunities and tools to better know and navigate the "World of Work" after graduating from UC Davis. Follow the Aggie EVO system on Twitter and Instagram at @AggieEVO.
 
ABOUT UC DAVIS
Providing a small-town community feel while providing a world-class academic experience, UC Davis is home to more than 37,000 students and centrally located between San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa Valley.
 
The No. 5-ranked public university in the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education, offers nearly 100 graduate programs and more than 100 academic majors across four colleges and six professional schools, ranking among the world and nation's best in numerous disciplines, including veterinary science, agriculture, and plant and animal programs.