Coaching change

Central Michigan hires Jim McElwain

Central Michigan hired Jim McElwain as head coach. Wikipedia

Before

Previous head coachJohn Bonamego22-29

After

New head coachJim McElwainfrom Florida (2015-2017); Florida finished 4-7 in 2017

Where the program stood around the hire

Before: ranked 102nd of 130 in 2018. Next: 103rd, 101st.

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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
Program rank by season
SeasonRankWhere that sitsRecord
201593rd of 128lower half7-6
201695th of 128lower half6-7
201795th of 130lower half8-5
2018102nd of 130lower half1-11
2019103rd of 130lower half8-6
2020101st of 127lower half–
2021101st of 130lower half9-4

More facts

  • Jim McElwain succeeded John Bonamego (22-29). Wikipedia
  • Jim McElwain came from Florida (2015-2017). Wikipedia