Texas A&M: a football coaching history

Big movers show how many stature points they built or lost against what they inherited; steadier tenures show the tier they reached instead. A small blue arrow marks a real System Shift at that changeover — how hard the offense’s run/pass identity flipped.

2024–now

Mike Elko Steady

Mike Elko held Texas A&M at Power Program II for 3 seasons.

No outlier style signal this stint

vs. Texas

+1.1 pts over 3 seasons · top 29% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Herm Edwards’s Arizona State run (2018–2022)

5th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Jimbo Fisher (2018–2023).

System Shift, on arrival

Season	2024	2025	2026
Record & result
Record	8-5	11-2	4-4
Postseason	L bowl	CFP loss	—
Recruiting rank	#19	#9	#10
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	40.9	45.2	44.6
Coordinators
OC	Collin Klein / Holmon Wiggins	Collin Klein / Holmon Wiggins	Holmon Wiggins
DC	Jay Bateman / Jordan Peterson	Jay Bateman / Jordan Peterson	Elijah Robinson / Lyle Hemphill
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	50	75	29
Defense	64	72	75
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	40.6	45.0	36.3
Red-zone pass%	30.1	38.3	28.2
4th-down go%opp. territory	26.1	34.4	41.2

Recruiter or developer?

Performs about as expected for his recruiting talent, on both sides of the ball.

Offense vs. talent

-5.2 pts

#130 of 208 · middle half

Defense vs. talent

+1.7 pts

#93 of 208 · middle half

Recruiting talent is team-wide (no offense/defense split exists in the source data) -- both sides are scored against the same talent input, only the outcome is side-specific.

Roster construction · portal era

A portal-built roster.

Portal arrivals

3.3★ avg rating

Portal departures

left via the portal

Net portal flow

-25

#43 of 187 FBS stints

Notable portal arrivals with a modeled NIL value

Isaiah Horton On3 modeled · $1,000,000Anto Saka On3 modeled · $1,000,000Mario Craver On3 modeled · $1,000,000

On3’s modeled estimate (social reach / exposure), not money actually paid — shown per player, never totaled.

Who they bring in

Brings in bigger-than-position-typical players than most.

Recruits younger transfers than most — more of a development bet.

Avg. size (raw)

6′2″, 237 lbs

across 47 of 58 arrivals — unadjusted for position mix

Size vs. position-typical

+6.6 lbs

#55 of 255 · top quarter

Avg. class year

#240 of 255 · bottom quarter

Top states: TX (10), AL (7), CA (4), MO (3), OH (3)

Who won the portal our read

Talent added

61.8

position-weighted

Talent lost

64.1

position-weighted

Net

-2.3

arrivals minus departures

Best addition: Jacob Zeno (QB) from UAB

Biggest loss: Conner Weigman (QB) to Houston

Position-value-weighted (QB/CB weighted highest, depth-decayed within each position) — the same scoring engine as the Portal Heat feed, not a separate grade.

Does the system survive a coordinator change?

OC: Collin Klein / Holmon Wiggins (co) → Holmon Wiggins · 2026

1-season window either side — numbers shown, not enough to badge a verdict.

1st-down pass rate: 45.0% → 36.3% (-8.6 pts)

Confound, shown not hidden: only 73% of offensive production returned the year the coordinator changed — the roster turned over at the same time, not just the play-caller.

DC: Jay Bateman / Jordan Peterson (co) → Elijah Robinson (co) / Lyle Hemphill · 2026

1-season window either side — numbers shown, not enough to badge a verdict.

Roster size, by position

Skill positions · usage-weighted (real participation)

Quarterback

196 lbs

6′2″ avg · #737 of 767 · bottom quarter

Running back

209 lbs

5′10″ avg · #307 of 791 · middle half

Wide receiver

187 lbs

6′0″ avg · #662 of 791 · bottom quarter

Tight end

252 lbs

6′5″ avg · #144 of 731 · top quarter

Trench & secondary · recruited roster, not confirmed starters

Interior line

328 lbs

6′5″ avg · #4 of 779 · top quarter

D-line

307 lbs

6′3″ avg · #30 of 753 · top quarter

Edge

254 lbs

6′3″ avg · #97 of 188 · middle half

Linebacker

228 lbs

6′1″ avg · #409 of 772 · middle half

Cornerback

188 lbs

6′0″ avg · #490 of 771 · middle half

Safety

194 lbs

6′0″ avg · #238 of 346 · middle half

Offensive-line size is one undifferentiated bucket — the source data almost never distinguishes tackle from guard from center, so we can't split them out.

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Quarterback from high school

80%

#178 of 206 stints

Postseason detail2024: Lost to USC 31-35 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl2025: Lost to Miami 3-10 College Football Playoff First Round Game

13 NFL Draft picks: Shemar Stewart (2025), Nic Scourton (2025), Shemar Turner (2025), KC Concepcion (2026), Chase Bisontis (2026), Cashius Howell (2026), Nate Boerkircher (2026), Tyler Onyedim (2026) + 5 more

2 player-seasons honored (All-America / national award): KC Concepcion (2025), Cashius Howell (2025)

AI Narratives — “Texas A&M's Offseason Moves: Balance Amid Challenge” and 5 more on the team page.

+1.1

23-11

2023

Elijah Robinson Short tenure

No outlier style signal this stint

1-2

2018–2023

Jimbo Fisher Steady

Jimbo Fisher moved Texas A&M from Power Program III to Power Program II in 6 seasons.

2021 defense ranked in the 97th percentile nationally — elite

+4.5 pts over 6 seasons · top 36% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: David Cutcliffe’s Ole Miss run (1998–2004)

4th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Kevin Sumlin (2012–2017) · succeeded by Elijah Robinson (2023).

System Shift, on arrival

System Shift, on departure

Season	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Record & result
Record	9-4	8-5	9-1	8-4	5-7	6-4
Postseason	W bowl	W bowl	W bowl	—	—	—
Recruiting rank	#17	#4	#6	#7	#1	#15
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	45.0	51.3	44.6	47.0	51.6	48.3
Coordinators
OC	Darrell Dickey	Darrell Dickey	Darrell Dickey	Darrell Dickey	Darrell Dickey / James Coley	Bobby Petrino / James Coley
DC	Mike Elko	Mike Elko	Mike Elko	Mike Elko	D. J. Durkin / Tyler Santucci	D. J. Durkin / Elijah Robinson
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	90	44	90	39	41	56
Defense	61	72	87	97	78	77
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	40.9	46.3	40.7	45.1	43.8	46.9
Red-zone pass%	39.6	48.7	37.4	43.0	44.6	41.6
4th-down go%opp. territory	14.0	12.9	32.0	10.7	20.6	25.5

Recruiter or developer?

Performs about as expected for his recruiting talent, on both sides of the ball.

Offense vs. talent

-7.6 pts

#142 of 208 · middle half

Defense vs. talent

+12.6 pts

#60 of 208 · middle half

Recruiting talent is team-wide (no offense/defense split exists in the source data) -- both sides are scored against the same talent input, only the outcome is side-specific.

Roster construction · portal era

Barely touches the portal — recruits and develops his own.

Portal arrivals

3.2★ avg rating

Portal departures

left via the portal

Net portal flow

-48

#165 of 187 FBS stints

Who they bring in

Brings in bigger-than-position-typical players than most.

Recruits older, more experienced transfers than most.

Avg. size (raw)

6′2″, 241 lbs

across 11 of 16 arrivals — unadjusted for position mix

Size vs. position-typical

+12.9 lbs

#2 of 255 · top quarter

Avg. class year

#1 of 255 · top quarter

Top states: TX (2), GA (1), FL (1), NC (1), OH (1)

Who won the portal our read

Talent added

52.6

position-weighted

Talent lost

65.5

position-weighted

Net

-12.9

arrivals minus departures

Best addition: Max Johnson (QB) from LSU

Biggest loss: Eli Stowers (QB) to New Mexico State

Position-value-weighted (QB/CB weighted highest, depth-decayed within each position) — the same scoring engine as the Portal Heat feed, not a separate grade.

Does the system survive a coordinator change?

OC: Darrell Dickey → Darrell Dickey / James Coley (co) · 2022

1-season window either side — numbers shown, not enough to badge a verdict.

1st-down pass rate: 45.1% → 43.8% (-1.3 pts)

Confound, shown not hidden: only 48% of offensive production returned the year the coordinator changed — the roster turned over at the same time, not just the play-caller.

DC: Mike Elko → D. J. Durkin / Tyler Santucci (co) · 2022

1-season window either side — numbers shown, not enough to badge a verdict.

Roster size, by position

Skill positions · usage-weighted (real participation)

Quarterback

217 lbs

6′3″ avg · #251 of 767 · middle half

Running back

208 lbs

5′11″ avg · #366 of 791 · middle half

Wide receiver

195 lbs

6′1″ avg · #304 of 791 · middle half

Tight end

256 lbs

6′5″ avg · #62 of 731 · top quarter

Trench & secondary · recruited roster, not confirmed starters

Interior line

320 lbs

6′5″ avg · #52 of 779 · top quarter

D-line

291 lbs

6′4″ avg · #237 of 753 · middle half

Linebacker

232 lbs

6′2″ avg · #218 of 772 · middle half

Cornerback

197 lbs

6′1″ avg · #71 of 771 · top quarter

Offensive-line size is one undifferentiated bucket — the source data almost never distinguishes tackle from guard from center, so we can't split them out.

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Kicker from high school

100%

#52 of 56 stints

Grows Running back from high school

73%

#161 of 208 stints

Postseason detail2018: Beat NC State 52-13 Bowl2019: Beat Oklahoma State 24-21 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl2020: Beat North Carolina 41-27 Capital One Orange Bowl

24 NFL Draft picks: Erik McCoy (2019), Jace Sternberger (2019), Kingsley Keke (2019), Daylon Mack (2019), Trayveon Williams (2019), Donovan Wilson (2019), Cullen Gillaspia (2019), Justin Madubuike (2020) + 16 more

4 player-seasons honored (All-America / national award): Kenyon Green (2020), Kenyon Green (2021), DeMarvin Leal (2021), Edgerrin Cooper (2023)

+4.5

45-25

2017

Jeff Banks Short tenure

No outlier style signal this stint

0-1

2012–2017

Kevin Sumlin Steady

Kevin Sumlin moved Texas A&M from Power Program III to Power Program II in 6 seasons.

2012 offense ranked in the 100th percentile nationally — elite

+5.6 pts over 6 seasons · top 32% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Blake Anderson’s Arkansas State run (2014–2020)

6th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Mike Sherman (2008–2011) · succeeded by Jimbo Fisher (2018–2023).

System Shift, on departure

System Shift, on arrival

Season	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
Record & result
Record	11-2	9-4	8-5	8-5	8-5	7-5
Postseason	W bowl	W bowl	W bowl	L bowl	L bowl	L bowl
Recruiting rank	#16	#9	#5	#11	#18	#13
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	48.0	51.3	55.0	48.8	49.2	47.0
Coordinators
OC	—	—	Jake Spavital	Jake Spavital	Noel Mazzone	Noel Mazzone
DC	—	—	Mark Snyder	John Chavis	John Chavis	John Chavis
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	100	95	58	29	76	54
Defense	71	15	22	70	54	53
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	49.3	51.8	49.3	47.1	45.1	42.3
Red-zone pass%	33.1	41.8	50.0	42.2	49.1	42.9
4th-down go%opp. territory	27.6	41.7	40.7	21.7	29.3	25.6

Recruiter or developer?

Performs about as expected for his recruiting talent, on both sides of the ball.

Offense vs. talent

-11.3 pts

#154 of 208 · middle half

Defense vs. talent

-4.2 pts

#121 of 208 · middle half

Recruiting talent is team-wide (no offense/defense split exists in the source data) -- both sides are scored against the same talent input, only the outcome is side-specific.

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Tight end from high school

100%

#164 of 188 stints

Grows Edge from high school

100%

#191 of 208 stints

Postseason detail2012: Beat Oklahoma 41-13 At&T Cotton Bowl2013: Beat Duke 52-48 Chick-fil-A BOWL2014: Beat West Virginia 45-37 Autozone Liberty Bowl2015: Lost to Louisville 21-27 Bowl2016: Lost to Kansas State 28-33 Advocare V100 Texas Bowl

21 NFL Draft picks: Luke Joeckel (2013), Christine Michael (2013), Damontre Moore (2013), Sean Porter (2013), Ryan Swope (2013), Jake Matthews (2014), Mike Evans (2014), Johnny Manziel (2014) + 13 more

+5.6

51-26

2011

Tim DeRuyter Short tenure

No outlier style signal this stint

vs. Texas

1-0

2008–2011

Mike Sherman Steady

Mike Sherman held Texas A&M at Power Program III for 4 seasons.

2008 defense ranked in the 4th percentile nationally — historically bad

vs. Texas

−4.9 pts over 4 seasons · bottom 37% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Joker Phillips’s Kentucky run (2010–2012)

12th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Dennis Franchione (2003–2007) · succeeded by Kevin Sumlin (2012–2017).

System Shift, on arrival

System Shift, on departure

Season	2008	2009	2010	2011
Record & result
Record	4-8	6-7	9-4	6-6
Postseason	—	L bowl	L bowl	—
Recruiting rank	#16	#27	#16	#34
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	53.0	48.3	49.8	51.4
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	49	87	66	64
Defense	4	45	86	69
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	51.1	42.6	46.3	43.1
Red-zone pass%	42.3	41.1	42.7	43.9
4th-down go%opp. territory	33.3	30.6	28.3	14.7

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Edge from high school

100%

#191 of 208 stints

Grows Running back from high school

100%

#196 of 208 stints

Postseason detail2009: Lost to Georgia 20-44 Bowl2010: Lost to LSU 24-41 At&T Cotton Bowl

8 NFL Draft picks: Stephen McGee (2009), Mike Goodson (2009), Jordon Pugh (2010), Von Miller (2011), Ryan Tannehill (2012), Randy Bullock (2012), Cyrus Gray (2012), Terrence Frederick (2012)

−4.9

25-25

2003–2007

Dennis Franchione Steady

Dennis Franchione slid the Aggies from Power Program II to Power Program III in 5 seasons.

2007 defense ranked in the 2th percentile nationally — historically bad

vs. Texas

−8.3 pts over 5 seasons · bottom 19% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Buddy Teevens’s Tulane run (1992–1996)

8th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed R.C. Slocum (1989–2002) · succeeded by Mike Sherman (2008–2011).

System Shift, on departure

Season	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Record & result
Record	4-8	7-5	5-6	9-4	7-6
Postseason	—	L bowl	—	L bowl	L bowl
Recruiting rank	—	#10	#11	#17	#41
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	46.6	41.5	37.9	39.5
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	89	84	82	70
Defense	—	76	10	18	2
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	40.1	32.9	27.5	30.0
Red-zone pass%	—	24.0	29.1	28.4	23.3
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	50.0	25.0	20.5	32.6

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Tight end from high school

100%

#164 of 188 stints

Grows Edge from high school

100%

#191 of 208 stints

Postseason detail2004: Lost to Tennessee 7-38 Cotton Bowl2006: Lost to California 10-45 Bowl2007: Lost to Penn State 17-24 Bowl

11 NFL Draft picks: Jamaar Taylor (2004), Terrence Murphy (2005), Geoff Hangartner (2005), Mike Montgomery (2005), Johnny Jolly (2006), Reggie McNeal (2006), Martellus Bennett (2008), Cody Wallace (2008) + 3 more

−8.3

32-29

1989–2002

R.C. Slocum Steady

R.C. Slocum moved the Aggies from Power Program II to Power Program I in 14 seasons.

vs. Texas

+7.8 pts over 14 seasons · bottom 32% of 10+-season tenures (202 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Chris Creighton’s Eastern Michigan run (2014–now)

2nd-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Jackie Sherrill (1982–1988) · succeeded by Dennis Franchione (2003–2007).

Season	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002
Record & result
Record	8-4	9-3-1	10-2	12-1	10-2	10-0-1	9-3	6-6	9-4	11-3	8-4	7-5	8-4	6-6
Postseason	L bowl	W bowl	L bowl	L bowl	L bowl	—	W bowl	—	L bowl	L bowl	L bowl	L bowl	W bowl	—
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Postseason detail1989: Lost to Pittsburgh 28-31 Bowl1990: Beat BYU 65-14 Bowl1991: Lost to Florida State 2-10 Bowl1992: Lost to Notre Dame 3-28 Bowl1993: Lost to Notre Dame 21-24 Bowl1995: Beat Michigan 22-20 Bowl1997: Lost to Nebraska 15-54 Bowl1997: Lost to UCLA 23-29 Bowl1998: Beat Kansas State 36-33 Bowl1998: Lost to Ohio State 14-24 Bowl1999: Lost to Penn State 0-24 Bowl2000: Lost to Mississippi State 41-43 Bowl2001: Beat TCU 28-9 Bowl

56 NFL Draft picks: Richmond Webb (1990), Aaron Wallace (1990), Mike Jones (1990), Jeroy Robinson (1990), Rick Cunningham (1990), Robert Wilson (1991), William Thomas (1991), Mike Arthur (1991) + 48 more

+7.8

123-47-2

1982–1988

Jackie Sherrill Steady

Jackie Sherrill moved Texas A&M from Power Program III to Power Program II in 7 seasons.

vs. Texas

+7.9 pts over 7 seasons · top 23% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Charlie Weatherbie’s Navy run (1995–2001)

3rd-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Tom Wilson (1979–1981) · succeeded by R.C. Slocum (1989–2002).

Season	1982	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988
Record & result
Record	5-6	5-5-1	6-5	10-2	9-3	10-2	7-5
Postseason	—	—	—	W bowl	L bowl	W bowl	—
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Postseason detail1985: Beat Auburn 36-16 Bowl1986: Lost to Ohio State 12-28 Bowl1987: Beat Notre Dame 35-10 Bowl

23 NFL Draft picks: Johnny Hector (1983), Billy Cannon (1984), Jeff Paine (1984), Jeff Fuller (1984), Keith Guthrie (1984), Ray Childress (1985), Matt Darwin (1985), Jimmy Teal (1985) + 15 more

+7.9

52-28-1

1979–1981

Tom Wilson Steady

Tom Wilson held the Aggies at Power Program III for 3 seasons.

vs. Texas

−1.6 pts over 3 seasons · top 41% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Jeff Horton’s UNLV run (1994–1998)

9th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Emory Bellard (1972–1978) · succeeded by Jackie Sherrill (1982–1988).

Season	1979	1980	1981
Record & result
Record	6-5	4-7	7-5
Postseason	—	—	W bowl
Recruiting rank	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—

Postseason detail1981: Beat Oklahoma State 33-16 Bowl

6 NFL Draft picks: Curtis Dickey (1980), Jacob Green (1980), Mike Mosley (1981), Mack Moore (1981), Keith Baldwin (1982), Mike Whitwell (1982)

−1.6

17-17

1972–1978

Emory Bellard Builder

Emory Bellard raised Texas A&M from National Program II to Power Program III.

vs. Texas

+15.5 pts over 7 seasons · top 8% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Chris Petersen’s Boise State run (2006–2013)

10th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Gene Stallings (1965–1971) · succeeded by Tom Wilson (1979–1981).

Season	1972	1973	1974	1975	1976	1977	1978
Record & result
Record	3-8	5-6	8-3	10-2	10-2	8-4	4-2
Postseason	—	—	—	L bowl	W bowl	L bowl	W bowl
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Postseason detail1975: Lost to USC 0-20 Bowl1976: Beat Florida 37-14 Bowl1977: Lost to USC 28-47 Bowl1978: Beat Iowa State 28-12 Bowl

20 NFL Draft picks: Brad Dusek (1973), Tim Gray (1975), John McCrumbly (1975), James Daniels (1975), Bubba Bean (1976), Glenn Bujnoch (1976), Pat Thomas (1976), Ed Simonini (1976) + 12 more

+15.5

48-27

1965–1971

Gene Stallings Steady

Gene Stallings moved the Aggies from National Program III to National Program II in 7 seasons.

vs. Texas

+4.4 pts over 7 seasons · top 36% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Mike Kruczek’s UCF run (1998–2003)

15th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Hank Foldberg (1962–1964) · succeeded by Emory Bellard (1972–1978).

9 NFL Draft picks: Randy Matson (1967), Mo Moorman (1968), Rolf Krueger (1969), Tom Maxwell (1969), Larry Stegent (1970), Billy Bob Barnett (1970), Ross Brupbacher (1970), Dave Elmendorf (1971) + 1 more

+4.4

27-45-1

1962–1964

Hank Foldberg Steady

Hank Foldberg slid Texas A&M from National Program II to National Program III in 3 seasons.

vs. Texas

−6.4 pts over 3 seasons · bottom 28% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Sylvester Croom’s Mississippi State run (2004–2008)

16th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Jim Myers (1958–1961) · succeeded by Gene Stallings (1965–1971).

−6.4

6-23-1

1958–1961

Jim Myers Steady

Jim Myers slid Texas A&M from Power Program III to National Program II in 4 seasons.

vs. Texas

−12.9 pts over 4 seasons · bottom 5% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Curley Hallman’s LSU run (1991–1994)

11th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Bear Bryant (1954–1957) · succeeded by Hank Foldberg (1962–1964).

−12.9

12-24-4

1954–1957

Bear Bryant Steady≈

Bear Bryant moved Texas A&M from National Program I to Power Program III in 4 seasons.

vs. Texas

+10.6 pts over 4 seasons · top 5% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Justin Fuente’s Memphis run (2012–2015)

7th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Ray George (1951–1953) · succeeded by Jim Myers (1958–1961).

+10.6

25-14-2

1951–1953

Ray George Steady

Ray George held the Aggies at National Program I for 3 seasons.

vs. Texas

−2.1 pts over 3 seasons · top 44% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Tom Lichtenberg’s Ohio run (1990–1994)

14th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Harry Stiteler (1948–1950) · succeeded by Bear Bryant (1954–1957).

−2.1

12-14-4

1948–1950

Harry Stiteler Steady

Harry Stiteler slid Texas A&M from Power Program III to National Program I in 3 seasons.

vs. Texas

−6.7 pts over 3 seasons · bottom 27% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Charlie Sadler’s Northern Illinois run (1991–1995)

13th-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Followed Homer Norton (1936–1947) · succeeded by Ray George (1951–1953).

−6.7

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1936–1947

Homer Norton Steady

Homer Norton held Texas A&M at Power Program I for 12 seasons.

vs. Texas

1st-best Texas A&M tenure of 16 by the numbers.

Succeeded by Harry Stiteler (1948–1950).

Power Program I

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