Coaching change

Baylor hires Matt Rhule

Baylor hired Matt Rhule as head coach. Wikipedia

Before

Previous head coachJim Grobe7-6

After

New head coachMatt Rhulefrom Temple (2013-2016); Temple finished 10-4 in 2016

Where the program stood around the hire

Before: ranked 33rd of 128 in 2016. Next: 40th, 42nd.

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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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Program rank by season
SeasonRankWhere that sitsRecord
201344th of 125upper half11-2
201437th of 128upper half11-2
201529th of 128upper half10-3
201633rd of 128upper half7-6
201740th of 130upper half1-11
201842nd of 130upper half7-6
201937th of 130upper half11-3

More facts

  • Matt Rhule succeeded Jim Grobe (7-6). Wikipedia
  • Matt Rhule came from Temple (2013-2016). Wikipedia