 Petersen previously spent eight seasons as the head coach at Boise State.Petersen led Washington to a Pac-12 title and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2016.On April 11, 2017, the Washington Huskies Athletic Department extended Petersen's coaching contract through 2023, with a reported annual salary of $4.875 million, paid entirely from Washington Athletic Department revenue, such as ticket sales and television rights or gifts.