Coaching change
Oregon hires Willie Taggart
Oregon hired Willie Taggart as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachMark Helfrich37-16
After
New head coachWillie Taggartfrom South Florida (2013-2016); South Florida finished 11-2 in 2016
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 7th of 128 in 2016. Next: 9th, 10th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8th of 125 | top 10 | 11-2 |
| 2014 | 4th of 128 | top 10 | 13-2 |
| 2015 | 5th of 128 | top 10 | 9-4 |
| 2016 | 7th of 128 | top 10 | 4-8 |
| 2017 | 9th of 130 | top 10 | 7-6 |
| 2018 | 10th of 130 | top 10 | 9-4 |
| 2019 | 8th of 130 | top 10 | 12-2 |
More facts
- Willie Taggart succeeded Mark Helfrich (37-16), who left on November 29, 2016. Wikipedia, dated November 29, 2016
- Willie Taggart came from South Florida (2013-2016). Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 29, 2016.