Ron Caragher did not produce a winning season despite taking over a Spartans team that was fresh off one of the most successful years in school history. Caragher went 19-30 in four years.
Athletic director Gene Bleymaier recently announced that a search for a new head coach will begin immediately. It turns out that this statement was accurate. After all, Bleymaier was under extreme pressure to find a coach that will elevate the program's standing in the West division of the Mountain West.
The Spartans entered the 2016 season with feelings of optimism due to a veteran offensive line and experienced quarterback Kenny Potter, but the defense was ineffective in the long run, which was a continuous problem.