Despite their 31-14 loss to the sixth-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions in the second round of the College Football Playoffs on Tuesday (Dec. 31), players and coaches from the Boise State Broncos did not hesitate to give Jesus Christ the glory for their 12-2 season.
During a post game press conference, Boise State coach Spencer Danielson, who has been vocal all season regarding his faith, told reporters, “No matter what—win, lose or draw—I’m going to always give Jesus the glory.”
“I’m so blessed to be the head coach here, and we do serve a champion. And I do know God never says oops,” he continued. “As hard as tonight is, as a competitor and as a coach, I do believe we learn and grow from everything.”
Danielson shared what he told his players in the locker room following the team’s defeat.
“The best is still to come for our team, for these players, our seniors. The best still to come,” the coach said. “I told every single one in the locker room that God has an amazing plan for your life, never settle for less than that, and that this will always be home.”
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Senior defensive end Ahmed Hassanein shared how Danielson’s infectious faith impacted him as a player.
“I want to start off and say, all glory to Jesus Christ,” Hassanein said. “He’s the true champion.”
An emotional Hassanein then looked in the direction of Danielson and said, “Coach D, you changed my life. You changed my life. I did not know God until I got to Boise State.”
The Cairo, Egypt, native and future pro-football player shared that he now serves God, whom Hassanein reiterated is the “true champion.” Hassanein continued by sharing the gospel.
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