Coaching change
Utah State hires Gary Andersen
Utah State hired Gary Andersen as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachMatt Wells44-34
After
New head coachGary Andersenfrom Oregon State (2015-2017); Oregon State finished 1-11 in 2017
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 76th of 130 in 2018. Next: 77th, 93rd.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 73rd of 128 | lower half | 6-7 |
| 2016 | 85th of 128 | lower half | 3-9 |
| 2017 | 86th of 130 | lower half | 6-7 |
| 2018 | 76th of 130 | lower half | 11-2 |
| 2019 | 77th of 130 | lower half | 7-6 |
| 2020 | 93rd of 127 | lower half | – |
| 2021 | 68th of 130 | lower half | 11-3 |
More facts
- Gary Andersen succeeded Matt Wells (44-34), who left on November 29, 2018. Wikipedia, dated November 29, 2018
- Gary Andersen came from Oregon State (2015-2017). Wikipedia
- Frank Maile had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 29, 2018.