Coaching change
Washington State hires Nick Rolovich
Washington State hired Nick Rolovich as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachMike Leach55-47
After
New head coachNick Rolovichfrom Hawai'i (2016-2019); Hawai'i finished 10-5 in 2019
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 58th of 130 in 2019. Next: 61st, 59th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 71st of 128 | lower half | 8-5 |
| 2017 | 66th of 130 | lower half | 9-4 |
| 2018 | 57th of 130 | upper half | 11-2 |
| 2019 | 58th of 130 | upper half | 6-7 |
| 2020 | 61st of 127 | upper half | – |
| 2021 | 59th of 130 | upper half | 7-6 |
| 2022 | 66th of 131 | lower half | 7-6 |
More facts
- Nick Rolovich succeeded Mike Leach (55-47), who left on January 9, 2020. Wikipedia, dated January 9, 2020
- Nick Rolovich came from Hawai'i (2016-2019). Wikipedia
Latest source dated January 9, 2020.