Byron Hout - Football Coach - Montana State University Athletics

Byron Hout

Title:
Defensive Line
Email:
byron.hout@msubobcats.com
Phone:
406.994.5694

Former Boise State standout Byron Hout begins his fifth season as Montana State's defensive line coach in 2020, and has extended the program's long tradition of excellence in that position group. He helped Bryce Sterk transition from Buck to defensive end in 2019, and in the process helped the senior develop into an All-America who finished sixth nationally in sacks. During his four seasons at MSU Hout guided a young and injury-plagued group through the 2016 season, molding it into the heart of a unit that advanced to the FCS Playoffs in 2018 and to the FCS Semifinals in 2019. In both 2016 and 2018, goal-line stands keyed by the defensive line helped the Bobcats defeat the Grizzlies. Hout worked as a defensive graduate assistant at Washington State in 2012 before accepting a similar position at BSU (2013-15). He played in the Fiesta Bowl following the 2009 season, and finished his Broncos career with a 50-3 record. He was a two-year starter at BSU, landing 2^nd Team All-Mountain West honors in 2010 and honorable mention honors in 2011.

Personal Information
Birth Date: September 15, 1989
Hometown: Couer d’Alene, ID
Education: BA in Communications, Boise State, 2012; ME in Early and Special Education, Boise State, 2014
Player: Boise State letterman (2008-11), two-year starter

Timeline
2016-   Montana State, Defensive Line
2013-15   Boise State, Defensive GA
2012   Washington State, Defensive GA

Team Accomplishments as Coach
Montana State – 2019 MSU advanced to FCS Playoffs Semifinals for first time since 1984... team finished 18th in FCS in rushing defense, 21st in sacks; 2018 MSU advanced to FCS Playoffs second round. Boise State – 2013 Coached in Fiesta Bowl (January, 2014)

Individual Achievements as Coach
Montana State – 2019 After transitioning to end, Bryce Sterk finished 6th in FCS in sacks. Boise State – 2015 Helped coach Kamalei Correa, Defensive MVP of 2015 Poinsettia Bowl and second round draft choice by Baltimore Ravens (2016)

All-Conf. Players Coached as Position Coach
Montana State – 2019 DE Bryce Sterk (2nd), DT Chase Benson (3rd); 2018 DE Tyrone Fa’anono (2nd), NT Tucker Yates (2nd), Buck Bryce Sterk (2nd); 2016 DT Zach Wright (HM). Boise State – 2015 DL Kamelei Correa; 2014 DL Kamelei Correa.

Playing Career
Played in Fiesta Bowl following 2009 season... compiled 50-3 all-time record as Boise State player... four-yera letterman (2008-11), two-year starter (2010-11)... 2nd Team All-MWC in 2010, HM All-MWC in 2011... won BSU’s The Hammer Award in 2011.

Recruiting Area: Northwest Montana, northern Idaho, Washington