Coaching change

West Virginia hires Rich Rodriguez

West Virginia hired Rich Rodriguez as head coach. Wikipedia

Before

Previous head coachNeal Brown37-35

After

New head coachRich Rodriguezfrom Jacksonville State (2023-2024); Jacksonville State finished 9-5 in 2024

Where the program stood around the hire

Before: ranked 51st of 134 in 2024. Next: 60th.

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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
202146th of 130upper half6-7
202250th of 131upper half5-7
202349th of 133upper half9-4
202451st of 134upper half6-7
202560th of 136upper half4-8

More facts

  • Rich Rodriguez succeeded Neal Brown (37-35), who left on December 1, 2024. Wikipedia, dated December 1, 2024
  • Rich Rodriguez came from Jacksonville State (2023-2024). Wikipedia
  • Chad Scott had been interim head coach. Wikipedia

Latest source dated December 1, 2024.