Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall landed in the 32nd spot out of CBS Sports’ ranking of the 65 Power Five football coaches, down six spots from his position (#26) in last year’s ranking.
Here’s what CBS Sports had to say:
“Bronco was on the precipice of our top 25 last season, but after a rough start to his Virginia tenure, he tumbles a bit in the rankings. Last year's 2-10 mark was Mendenhall's first losing season as a head coach. Will 2017 be his second?”
Virginia’s expectations are relatively low again for this coming season, but perhaps a friendlier schedule - which features William & Mary, UConn, and Indiana - will allow the Hoos to crack bowl eligibility for the first time since the 2011 Chick Fil A Bowl.