Barron Collier football coach resigns after DUI arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Brannon Tidwell, head football coach at Barron Collier, was arrested for DUI on August 1. He was found asleep at a gas pump with signs of alcohol consumption. Following the arrest, Tidwell resigned on August 2, stating the need to focus on personal matters. He previously faced a suspension due to recruiting violations, which will now leave Andrew Clawson as interim head coach. Tidwell's court appearance is set for August 26.
- •Tidwell was arrested at a RaceTrac gas station in Collier County.
- •He reportedly exhibited signs of intoxication upon police contact.
- •Tidwell resigned less than 24 hours after his arrest.
- •Andrew Clawson will serve as interim head coach.
- •Tidwell's court hearing for the DUI charge is scheduled for August 26.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Barron football coach found asleep at gas pump before DUI arrest
"Tidwell was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 1 on a DUI charge and resigned as Barron Collier's football coach on Aug. 2.
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