Coaching change
Western Kentucky hires Tyson Helton
Western Kentucky hired Tyson Helton as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachBobby Petrino2-8
After
New head coachTyson Helton
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 79th of 130 in 2018. Next: 72nd, 77th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 69th of 128 | lower half | 12-2 |
| 2016 | 54th of 128 | upper half | 11-3 |
| 2017 | 64th of 130 | upper half | 6-7 |
| 2018 | 79th of 130 | lower half | 3-9 |
| 2019 | 72nd of 130 | lower half | 9-4 |
| 2020 | 77th of 127 | lower half | 5-7 |
| 2021 | 69th of 130 | lower half | 9-5 |
More facts
- Tyson Helton succeeded Bobby Petrino (2-8). Wikipedia