Coaching change
Virginia hires Bronco Mendenhall
Virginia hired Bronco Mendenhall as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachMike London27-46
After
New head coachBronco Mendenhallfrom BYU (2005-2015); BYU finished 9-4 in 2015
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 55th of 128 in 2015. Next: 67th, 67th.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
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| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 64th of 124 | lower half | 4-8 |
| 2013 | 66th of 125 | lower half | 2-10 |
| 2014 | 57th of 128 | upper half | 5-7 |
| 2015 | 55th of 128 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2016 | 67th of 128 | lower half | 2-10 |
| 2017 | 67th of 130 | lower half | 6-7 |
| 2018 | 56th of 130 | upper half | 8-5 |
More facts
- Bronco Mendenhall succeeded Mike London (27-46), who left on November 29, 2015. Wikipedia, dated November 29, 2015
- Bronco Mendenhall came from BYU (2005-2015). Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 29, 2015.