Coaching change
Western Michigan hires Tim Lester
Western Michigan hired Tim Lester as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachP.J. Fleck30-22
After
New head coachTim Lester
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 58th of 128 in 2016. Next: 60th, 78th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 97th of 125 | lower half | 1-11 |
| 2014 | 94th of 128 | lower half | 8-5 |
| 2015 | 72nd of 128 | lower half | 8-5 |
| 2016 | 58th of 128 | upper half | 13-1 |
| 2017 | 60th of 130 | upper half | 6-6 |
| 2018 | 78th of 130 | lower half | 7-6 |
| 2019 | 75th of 130 | lower half | 7-6 |
More facts
- Tim Lester succeeded P.J. Fleck (30-22), who left on January 6, 2017. Wikipedia, dated January 6, 2017
Latest source dated January 6, 2017.