Coaching change

Houston hires Dana Holgorsen

Houston hired Dana Holgorsen as head coach. Wikipedia

Before

Previous head coachMajor Applewhite15-11

After

New head coachDana Holgorsenfrom West Virginia (2011-2018); West Virginia finished 8-4 in 2018

Where the program stood around the hire

Before: ranked 46th of 130 in 2018. Next: 44th, 44th.

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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
201543rd of 128upper half13-1
201640th of 128upper half9-4
201742nd of 130upper half7-5
201846th of 130upper half8-5
201944th of 130upper half4-8
202044th of 127upper half3-5
202141st of 130upper half12-2

More facts

  • Dana Holgorsen succeeded Major Applewhite (15-11). Wikipedia
  • Dana Holgorsen came from West Virginia (2011-2018). Wikipedia