Coaching change
Arizona hires Kevin Sumlin
Arizona hired Kevin Sumlin as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachRich Rodriguez43-35
After
New head coachKevin Sumlinfrom Texas A&M (2012-2017); Texas A&M finished 7-6 in 2017
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 51st of 130 in 2017. Next: 52nd, 60th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 46th of 128 | upper half | 10-4 |
| 2015 | 45th of 128 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2016 | 49th of 128 | upper half | 3-9 |
| 2017 | 51st of 130 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2018 | 52nd of 130 | upper half | 5-7 |
| 2019 | 60th of 130 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2020 | 62nd of 127 | upper half | – |
More facts
- Kevin Sumlin succeeded Rich Rodriguez (43-35), who left on January 2, 2018. Wikipedia, dated January 2, 2018
- Kevin Sumlin came from Texas A&M (2012-2017). Wikipedia
Latest source dated January 2, 2018.