Former Alabama and Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione dies at 75

Dennis Franchione, a veteran college football coach, passed away on October 6 at the age of 75. His coaching career included stints at Alabama, Texas A&M, and TCU, where he gained prominence for leading the Horned Frogs to a 10-1 season in 2000. Franchione left Alabama for Texas A&M after facing NCAA sanctions at the Crimson Tide, yet struggled to establish consistency at A&M, finishing with a 32-28 record. He later coached Texas State from 2011 to 2015 and had an overall career record of 127-110 across various programs. His influence in college football spanned over two decades, earning him respect in the sport.

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