He served as the head football coach at the University of Montana from 1964 to 1966, compiling a record of 8–20.
Davidson returned to his alma mater, Colorado, in 1954 as freshmen football coach.
[3] When Jenkins was fired following the 1963 season, Davidson succeeded him as head coach for the Montana Grizzlies.
He returned to coaching in 1970 as an assistant at Idaho State University, working under Ed Cavanaugh.
[4] In 1972, Davidson was hired as a scout for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).