Paul Peterson (born July 29, 1980) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Utah Tech University, formerly named Dixie State University, in St. George, Utah, a position he has held since the 2019 season. Peterson played college football as quarterback at Boston College. He was the first Boston College quarterback to start his career 6–0, and compiled a 12–2 record for his career with the Boston College Eagles, including two bowl game victories, in the 2003 San Francisco Bowl and 2004 Continental Tire Bowl. He was named the Big East Offensive Player of the Week twice, the MVP of the Continental Tire Bowl, and BC's team MVP in 2004.