Coaching change
Purdue hires Jeff Brohm
Purdue hired Jeff Brohm as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachDarrell Hazell9-33
After
New head coachJeff Brohmfrom Western Kentucky (2014-2016); Western Kentucky finished 11-3 in 2016
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 98th of 128 in 2016. Next: 93rd, 87th.
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 | 68th of 125 | lower half | 1-11 |
| 2014 | 78th of 128 | lower half | 3-9 |
| 2015 | 89th of 128 | lower half | 2-10 |
| 2016 | 98th of 128 | lower half | 3-9 |
| 2017 | 93rd of 130 | lower half | 7-6 |
| 2018 | 87th of 130 | lower half | 6-7 |
| 2019 | 91st of 130 | lower half | 4-8 |
More facts
- Jeff Brohm succeeded Darrell Hazell (9-33), who left on October 16, 2016. Wikipedia, dated October 16, 2016
- Jeff Brohm came from Western Kentucky (2014-2016). Wikipedia
- Gerad Parker had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated October 16, 2016.