Kevin McGiven

Kevin Daniel McGiven (born March 19, 1977) is an American college football coach and former player who is the offensive coordinator at the University of Utah. He previously served as the offensive coordinator at Utah State University, San Jose State University, Oregon State University, Montana State University, Weber State University, and Southern Utah University.

Early life and education Born in Santa Clara, California, McGiven grew up in Orem, Utah and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1995.

McGiven played wide receiver at Eastern Arizona College in 1995 for head coach Paul Tidwell. He then transferred to Louisiana Tech and played from 1996 to 1997 for head coach Gary Crowton.

Coaching career Early coaching career Following his playing career, McGiven was a student assistant for Louisiana Tech for the 1998 season.

From 2002 to 2004, McGiven reunited with Crowton at BYU as an offensive graduate assistant. OSU averaged 14 yards per game more rush and passing, both, from the previous year. The Beavers also scored 7.2 more points per game.

Utah State (third stint) In 2025, McGiven was hired by Utah State University as their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under head coach Bronco Mendenhall.

Utah On January 3, 2026, McGiven was hired as the offensive coordinator at the University of Utah under head coach Morgan Scalley.

Personal life

McGiven and his wife, Lindsay, have 3 sons, Peyton, K. J., Beau, and their daughter, Ireland. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University in 2001, and his Master's in physical education from BYU in 2005.