Jimbo Fisher

The record

Compiled by the MrScandal desk from the documents below · Desk editor Laima Ērkšķe-Kreicberga · Nov 9, 2026

Jimbo Fisher's record outside the buyout runs through three programs. He spent seven seasons at LSU from 2000 as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, a stretch that included the Tigers' 2003 national title, then three seasons as Florida State's offensive coordinator before he was introduced as the school's ninth head coach in January 2010, succeeding Bobby Bowden. It was Florida State's first coaching change since Gerald Ford was president.

At Florida State he went 83-23 and won the 2013 national championship, beating Auburn 34-31 in the final BCS title game in January 2014. Texas A&M's regents approved a 10-year, $75 million contract for him in December 2017, which the school said would be paid without state-appropriated funds. In July 2020 the NCAA gave him a six-month show-cause order over recruiting violations, and he said he was responsible for compliance.

Texas A&M fired him on November 12, 2023, after a 45-25 overall and 27-21 SEC record over six seasons, owing him more than $75 million. Athletic director Ross Bjork said a change was needed for the program to reach its full potential, and the Texas Tribune reported that donor and athletic department money would cover the payout. For the 2025 season Fisher took a broadcasting role as an analyst on ACC Huddle on the ACC Network rather than a coaching job.

Roles and honours on the record

• 2000-2006 Quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, LSU source
• 2007-2009 Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Florida State source
• 2010-2017 Head coach, Florida State; 83-23 record, 2013 national championship, three ACC titles source
• 2018-2023 Head coach, Texas A&M; 45-25 record source
• 2025 Analyst, ACC Huddle, ACC Network source