Coaching change
Texas A&M hires Jimbo Fisher
Texas A&M hired Jimbo Fisher as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachKevin Sumlin51-26
After
New head coachJimbo Fisherfrom Florida State (2010-2017); Florida State finished 7-6 in 2017
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 25th of 130 in 2017. Next: 22nd, 21st.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
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| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 26th of 128 | upper half | 8-5 |
| 2015 | 24th of 128 | top 25 | 8-5 |
| 2016 | 26th of 128 | upper half | 8-5 |
| 2017 | 25th of 130 | top 25 | 7-6 |
| 2018 | 22nd of 130 | top 25 | 9-4 |
| 2019 | 21st of 130 | top 25 | 8-5 |
| 2020 | 19th of 127 | top 25 | 9-1 |
More facts
- Jimbo Fisher succeeded Kevin Sumlin (51-26), who left on November 27, 2017. Wikipedia, dated November 27, 2017
- Jimbo Fisher came from Florida State (2010-2017). Wikipedia
- Jeff Banks had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated November 27, 2017.