Coaching change
Houston hires Willie Fritz
Houston hired Willie Fritz as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachDana Holgorsen31-28
After
New head coachWillie Fritzfrom Tulane (2016-2023); Tulane finished 11-3 in 2023
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 41st of 133 in 2023. Next: 48th, 43rd.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44th of 127 | upper half | 3-5 |
| 2021 | 41st of 130 | upper half | 12-2 |
| 2022 | 36th of 131 | upper half | 8-5 |
| 2023 | 41st of 133 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2024 | 48th of 134 | upper half | 4-8 |
| 2025 | 43rd of 136 | upper half | 10-3 |
More facts
- Willie Fritz succeeded Dana Holgorsen (31-28), who left on November 26, 2023. Wikipedia, dated November 26, 2023
- Willie Fritz came from Tulane (2016-2023). Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 26, 2023.