Here is a list of coaches that have taken over struggling Big 12 and Big 10 programs over the last few years and their first year records. Give Gene some time.
Mangino - Kansas 2-10 (0-8 Big Twelve)
Hawkins - Colorado 2-10 (2-6)
Pinkel - Mizzou 4-7 (3-5)
Zook - Illinois 2-9 (0-8)
Gundy - OSU 4-7
Hoeppner (RIP) - Indiana 4-7 (1-7)
Brewster - Minn. Currently 1-5 (0-3)
Mangino - Kansas 2-10 (0-8 Big Twelve)
Hawkins - Colorado 2-10 (2-6)
Pinkel - Mizzou 4-7 (3-5)
Zook - Illinois 2-9 (0-8)
Gundy - OSU 4-7
Hoeppner (RIP) - Indiana 4-7 (1-7)
Brewster - Minn. Currently 1-5 (0-3)