The eighth head coach in program history , Payne replaced Linda Lappe , who was fired after a 7 - 23 ( 2 - 16 Pac - 12 ) season .
On March 28 , 2016 , Payne became head coach at Colorado .
The eighth head coach in program history , head coach replaced Linda Lappe , who was fired after a 7 - 23 ( 2 - 16 Pac - 12 ) season .
On March 28 , 2016 , Payne became head coach at Colorado .