Coaching change
Florida hires Dan Mullen
Florida hired Dan Mullen as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachJim McElwain22-12
After
New head coachDan Mullenfrom Mississippi State (2009-2017); Mississippi State finished 9-4 in 2017
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 10th of 130 in 2017. 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.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7th of 128 | top 10 | 7-5 |
| 2015 | 8th of 128 | top 10 | 10-4 |
| 2016 | 9th of 128 | top 10 | 9-4 |
| 2017 | 10th of 130 | top 10 | 4-7 |
| 2018 | 9th of 130 | top 10 | 10-3 |
| 2019 | 10th of 130 | top 10 | 11-2 |
| 2020 | 8th of 127 | top 10 | 8-4 |
More facts
- Dan Mullen succeeded Jim McElwain (22-12), who left on October 29, 2017. Wikipedia, dated October 29, 2017
- Dan Mullen came from Mississippi State (2009-2017). Wikipedia
- Randy Shannon had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated October 29, 2017.