Jimbo Fisher fired; Top 5 HC candidates for Texas A&M Aggies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (BVM) — Jimbo Fisher was named the head football coach at Texas A&M after he left Florida State. He recorded 26 wins in his first three seasons and helped the Aggies become a top-five team in 2020.
Fisher was awarded a contract extension before the 2021 season and helped the Aggies to an 8-4 record. However, he accumulated just 11 wins over the next two years and on Sunday it was reported that the school decided to part ways with him.
BREAKING: Per multiple sources, Texas A&M set to part ways with Jimbo Fisher as early as today.
Decision was reached at the recommendation of the Athletic Dept/University president during last Thursday's Board of Regents meeting.
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) November 12, 2023
The decision to fire him was costly. It was reported that Texas A&M paid $77 million to buy out his contract.
Jimbo Fisher to be fired at Texas A&M, per multiple reports.
Has made $45 million there.
Will receive a $77 million buyout, with no offset against future coaching earnings.Future Business of Sports Hall of Famer.
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) November 12, 2023
Never forget that Texas A&M gave Jimbo Fisher a national championship plaque with a blank date on it pic.twitter.com/jvsp74HAn6
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) November 12, 2023
Texas A&M has already begun its search for its 30th head coach and these are the top five candidates to replace Fisher.
